Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2012 15:17:12 GMT -5
Frank enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Martin Kampmann glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
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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Kampmann and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kampmann.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Frank.
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Kampmann blocks that kick with his leg.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Martin Kampmann to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Martin Kampmann is standing now.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kampmann's Chin is beginning to swell
Frank is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Martin Kampmann to stand up.
Kampmann climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulverizing punch to Kampmann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Kampmann.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Here comes Martin Kampmann with a vicious middle kick!
Frank Shamrock dodges that one moving backwards
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Kampmann leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kampmann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Forehead
High kick from Martin Kampmann!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Martin Kampmann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Frank's arms.
Martin Kampmann throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Frank's chin! That stops Frank in his tracks!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kampmann has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Kampmann's head
Those punches are hitting! Kampmann covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frank ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Martin Kampmann's mind is definitely in the fight, Frank just got nailed! Martin Kampmann saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Frank is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Chin
Martin Kampmann goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Kampmann only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Kampmann.
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Kampmann with punches
Kampmann reels from the strikes.
Kampmann's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kampmann.
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kampmann's jaw!
Martin Kampmann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Frank's arms.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
glances off Kampmann's arms.
Frank Shamrock fires an unorthodox punch to Kampmann's torso
that hits its mark.
Incredible haymaker from Martin Kampmann!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
Martin Kampmann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Kampmann shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kampmann and Frank are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kampmann may be in trouble!
Kampmann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
An overhand right from Frank Shamrock that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kampmann's stops that one with his face! How is Kampmann standing?!
There is a small laceration on Martin Kampmann's Nose
Martin Kampmann and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Martin Kampmann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank steps backwards away from Martin Kampmann. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Kampmann
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Kampmann.
Good job by Kampmann blocking and slipping the blows.
Frank misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Martin Kampmann is not able to stop Kampmann ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Martin Kampmann...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
Frank is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to close the guard.
Kampmann put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
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 Kampmann
Frank Shamrock pushes Kampmann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Kampmann is in trouble now!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Kampmann!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Kampmann against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank stumbles backwards and Martin Kampmann circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Kampmann is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
Kampmann holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kampmann's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Martin Kampmann in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kampmann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Martin Kampmann is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Kampmann is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Kampmann works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Frank moves back and takes a deep breath.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Kampmann
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Shamrock.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock has seen better days.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Kampmann ducks under...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Frank blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Martin Kampmann shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Kampmann is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Martin Kampmann slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kampmann struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Martin Kampmann shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Kampmann, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Martin Kampmann jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kampmann has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Frank is with his back on the ground now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Frank
Kampmann moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
Kampmann doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Martin Kampmann rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has Kampmann controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kampmann is unable to move under Frank control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Frank
Kampmann moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann sits high on Frank Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Frank's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Martin Kampmann appears to be unbreakable
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
John McCarthy breaks Martin Kampmann's lock! This is over! Frank didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Martin Kampmann by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:40 Round 4
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 24/51 (47%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 21/41 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 464 s
Wow. Good fight. Frank pretty much controlled, and was winning (not dominating) 2 of the first 3 rounds. Then half way through the 4th, Kampman blasted off and let loose.
Martin Kampmann glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
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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Kampmann and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kampmann.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Frank.
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Kampmann blocks that kick with his leg.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Martin Kampmann to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Martin Kampmann is standing now.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Kampmann's chin like a wrecking ball! Kampmann loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kampmann's Chin is beginning to swell
Frank is standing while Kampmann is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Martin Kampmann to stand up.
Kampmann climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulverizing punch to Kampmann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Kampmann.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Here comes Martin Kampmann with a vicious middle kick!
Frank Shamrock dodges that one moving backwards
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Kampmann leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kampmann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann has a small cut in his Forehead
High kick from Martin Kampmann!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Shamrock
just misses Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Martin Kampmann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Frank's arms.
Martin Kampmann throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Frank's chin! That stops Frank in his tracks!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kampmann has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Kampmann's head
Those punches are hitting! Kampmann covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frank ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Martin Kampmann's mind is definitely in the fight, Frank just got nailed! Martin Kampmann saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Frank is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Chin
Martin Kampmann goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Kampmann only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Kampmann.
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Kampmann with punches
Kampmann reels from the strikes.
Kampmann's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kampmann throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Kampmann is connecting with a few punches
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Martin Kampmann's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kampmann.
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kampmann's jaw!
Martin Kampmann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Frank's arms.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
glances off Kampmann's arms.
Frank Shamrock fires an unorthodox punch to Kampmann's torso
that hits its mark.
Incredible haymaker from Martin Kampmann!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
Martin Kampmann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Kampmann shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kampmann and Frank are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kampmann may be in trouble!
Kampmann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
An overhand right from Frank Shamrock that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kampmann's stops that one with his face! How is Kampmann standing?!
There is a small laceration on Martin Kampmann's Nose
Martin Kampmann and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Martin Kampmann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank steps backwards away from Martin Kampmann. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Kampmann
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Martin Kampmann's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock hovers above Kampmann
Good punches to Kampmann's body.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Kampmann.
Good job by Kampmann blocking and slipping the blows.
Frank misses a step and Martin Kampmann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Martin Kampmann is not able to stop Kampmann ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Martin Kampmann...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
Frank is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to close the guard.
Kampmann put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Kampmann
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 Kampmann
Frank Shamrock pushes Kampmann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Kampmann is in trouble now!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Kampmann!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Kampmann against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank stumbles backwards and Martin Kampmann circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Kampmann is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Martin Kampmann's arm and tries an armbar!
Kampmann holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Kampmann's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Martin Kampmann in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Kampmann's cheek from the guard.
Martin Kampmann uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kampmann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Martin Kampmann is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Kampmann is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Kampmann works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Frank moves back and takes a deep breath.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Kampmann
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Shamrock.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock has seen better days.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Kampmann ducks under...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Kampmann launches a furious low kick!
Frank blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Martin Kampmann shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Kampmann is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Martin Kampmann slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kampmann struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
Martin Kampmann shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Kampmann, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Martin Kampmann jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kampmann has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Frank is with his back on the ground now.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Frank
Kampmann moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
Kampmann doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to pass to mount...
Kampmann slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Martin Kampmann rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has Kampmann controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kampmann is unable to move under Frank control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Frank
Kampmann moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Frank
Martin Kampmann tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Martin Kampmann manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Martin Kampmann slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann tries to better his position on the ground...
Kampmann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Martin Kampmann sits high on Frank Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Frank's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Martin Kampmann appears to be unbreakable
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
John McCarthy breaks Martin Kampmann's lock! This is over! Frank didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Martin Kampmann by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:40 Round 4
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 24/51 (47%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 481 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 21/41 (51%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 464 s
Wow. Good fight. Frank pretty much controlled, and was winning (not dominating) 2 of the first 3 rounds. Then half way through the 4th, Kampman blasted off and let loose.