Post by The Sandmen on Apr 25, 2020 19:52:55 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock 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.
Robert Whittaker looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Frank is grappling.
Bad idea! Robert Whittaker lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Frank with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Frank blocks a few elbows and now Robert Whittaker will have to look for another option here.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Robert Whittaker.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Robert Whittaker and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
He misses narrowly!
Robert Whittaker attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws some knees to the thighs of Frank Shamrock while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Frank who knows how to block them
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants charge towards Frank Shamrock with a flying knee
Frank Shamrock saw that coming and block it wiht ease
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and SpongeBob KnuckPants is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants 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 SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robert Whittaker rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in rear mount over Frank
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Robert Whittaker unil he can pull his arm free! SpongeBob KnuckPants lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts SpongeBob KnuckPants in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Robert Whittaker
well done SpongeBob KnuckPants falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards SpongeBob KnuckPants!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
Frank Shamrock takes a kick to the body.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is able to break the lock.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to grapple
He puts SpongeBob KnuckPants in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker 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. Robert Whittaker spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Robert Whittaker is on his feet again.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants against the cage
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Frank Shamrock! SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to finish him off with a RNC!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to lock that and Frank breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Frank must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is getting frustrated here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Frank
Frank covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from SpongeBob KnuckPants's punches
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Frank is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Chin is beginning to swell
That Triangle from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock blocks
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches towards Frank's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Frank seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and SpongeBob KnuckPants is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to SpongeBob KnuckPants's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
almost puts his head in the path of SpongeBob KnuckPants's kick.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over SpongeBob KnuckPants's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows SpongeBob KnuckPants time to recover... 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 4:00 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
Frank moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robert Whittaker struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. SpongeBob KnuckPants 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Crushing shot to SpongeBob KnuckPants's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Robert Whittaker falls hard on the mat with Frank Shamrock on top of him
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Robert Whittaker uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing SpongeBob KnuckPants to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around SpongeBob KnuckPants's neck!
Frank is locking that Guillotine...
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Robert Whittaker! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
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.
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Robert Whittaker pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Robert Whittaker
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Robert Whittaker ribs and the tries to trip him
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Robert Whittaker cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Frank blocks that kick with his leg.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter SpongeBob KnuckPants's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank covers himself well
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from the closed guard
Robert Whittaker any adventage in the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by SpongeBob KnuckPants and pushes him away!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in SpongeBob KnuckPants open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frank Shamrock. SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to cover himself now!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Robert Whittaker in closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/35 (6%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
After many points of upgrades from Austin........Whittaker is not better than Frank Shamrock.
Robert Whittaker looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Frank is grappling.
Bad idea! Robert Whittaker lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to open up Frank with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Frank blocks a few elbows and now Robert Whittaker will have to look for another option here.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Robert Whittaker.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Robert Whittaker and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Robert Whittaker is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
High kick from Robert Whittaker!
He misses narrowly!
Robert Whittaker attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws some knees to the thighs of Frank Shamrock while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Frank who knows how to block them
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
SpongeBob KnuckPants charge towards Frank Shamrock with a flying knee
Frank Shamrock saw that coming and block it wiht ease
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and SpongeBob KnuckPants is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants 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 SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robert Whittaker rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in rear mount over Frank
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Robert Whittaker unil he can pull his arm free! SpongeBob KnuckPants lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts SpongeBob KnuckPants in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
SpongeBob KnuckPants pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Robert Whittaker
well done SpongeBob KnuckPants falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards SpongeBob KnuckPants!
SpongeBob KnuckPants fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
Frank Shamrock takes a kick to the body.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is able to break the lock.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to grapple
He puts SpongeBob KnuckPants in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank misses a step and Robert Whittaker sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker 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. Robert Whittaker spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Robert Whittaker's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank is standing while SpongeBob KnuckPants is on the ground on his back
Robert Whittaker kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Robert Whittaker is on his feet again.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants against the cage
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Frank Shamrock! SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to finish him off with a RNC!
SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to lock that and Frank breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
SpongeBob KnuckPants punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Frank must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Robert Whittaker to fight back!
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
SpongeBob KnuckPants's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob KnuckPants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Robert Whittaker manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is getting frustrated here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to SpongeBob KnuckPants's cheek from the guard.
Robert Whittaker uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches to Frank
Frank covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaths deeply while on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Robert Whittaker slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from SpongeBob KnuckPants's punches
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Frank is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to show some ground skills
Robert Whittaker put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! SpongeBob KnuckPants's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants's Chin is beginning to swell
That Triangle from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob KnuckPants's eyes...
Robert Whittaker cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Robert Whittaker in his guard.
Robert Whittaker keeps control and remains in side mount.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank measures the resilience of SpongeBob KnuckPants's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
SpongeBob KnuckPants blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Robert Whittaker doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock blocks
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Robert Whittaker launches a few punches towards Frank's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Frank seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and SpongeBob KnuckPants is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to SpongeBob KnuckPants's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Robert Whittaker's guard...
Robert Whittaker has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock isolates Robert Whittaker's right arm looking for an armbar...
Robert Whittaker manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
almost puts his head in the path of SpongeBob KnuckPants's kick.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over SpongeBob KnuckPants's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows SpongeBob KnuckPants time to recover... 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 4:00 in the 3 round
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to grapple
Frank moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Robert Whittaker goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
SpongeBob KnuckPants seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robert Whittaker's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robert Whittaker didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robert Whittaker struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
SpongeBob KnuckPants rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
SpongeBob KnuckPants attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. SpongeBob KnuckPants 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Crushing shot to SpongeBob KnuckPants's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
SpongeBob KnuckPants holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Robert Whittaker tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with SpongeBob KnuckPants.
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grapple with Robert Whittaker and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Robert Whittaker falls hard on the mat with Frank Shamrock on top of him
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Robert Whittaker uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Robert Whittaker. 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 Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Robert Whittaker tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing SpongeBob KnuckPants to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Robert Whittaker slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around SpongeBob KnuckPants's neck!
Frank is locking that Guillotine...
SpongeBob KnuckPants pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He is not able to do it
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob KnuckPants pulls his arm out of danger.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks Robert Whittaker's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Robert Whittaker! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
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.
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Robert Whittaker pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Robert Whittaker
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob KnuckPants doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes SpongeBob KnuckPants forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robert Whittaker embrace and tries to move away...
Robert Whittaker pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Robert Whittaker ribs and the tries to trip him
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Robert Whittaker cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Robert Whittaker is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put SpongeBob KnuckPants in half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Solid low kick from Robert Whittaker.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Robert Whittaker was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from SpongeBob KnuckPants!
Frank blocks that kick with his leg.
Frank is holding Robert Whittaker's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robert Whittaker loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter SpongeBob KnuckPants's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robert Whittaker.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
SpongeBob KnuckPants measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
SpongeBob KnuckPants clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock hooks SpongeBob KnuckPants's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Robert Whittaker lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Robert Whittaker is running out of time!
Robert Whittaker realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
SpongeBob KnuckPants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around SpongeBob KnuckPants
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Robert Whittaker positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank covers himself well
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to escape from the closed guard
Robert Whittaker any adventage in the ground.
SpongeBob KnuckPants misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
SpongeBob KnuckPants struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
Robert Whittaker fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by SpongeBob KnuckPants and pushes him away!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robert Whittaker is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in SpongeBob KnuckPants open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Robert Whittaker isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard.
Robert Whittaker gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Robert Whittaker sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank Shamrock tries to open SpongeBob KnuckPants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frank Shamrock. SpongeBob KnuckPants is unable to cover himself now!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over SpongeBob KnuckPants
Frank is in closed guard... SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
SpongeBob KnuckPants tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Robert Whittaker in closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1000 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/35 (6%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
After many points of upgrades from Austin........Whittaker is not better than Frank Shamrock.