Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2012 14:19:13 GMT -5
Both fighters are 0-4! Their ManMMA careers might be on the line here!
Ken Shamrock! Ken Shamrock! This is what the people are chanting here.
Rickson Gracie is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ken Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Both fighters DESPARATELY need a win here. 0-4 all around.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Ken Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shamrock leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ken Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Rickson tries to escape from the full mount...
Ken Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Shamrock tries to get a side mount...
Rickson wraps his leg around Ken Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ken Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shamrock can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rickson struggles and frees his leg!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Ken Shamrock slips out. Rickson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ken Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ken Shamrock decides to jump inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson fights back with his feet, forcing Shamrock to try something else.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Ken Shamrock tries to free his leg...
Rickson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Shamrock's cornermen are shouting. Rickson Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Shamrock won't allow him to take this position easily.
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.
Shamrock moves backwards and Rickson Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ken Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Blocked by Rickson.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Shamrock moves on the ground
Shamrock cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ken Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rickson steps forward
Ken Shamrock catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Ken Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rickson quickly defends.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Shamrock!
Nice move by Rickson who clinches and pushes Shamrock against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Ken Shamrock shoots and grab both of Rickson Gracie's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shamrock lifted Rickson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Rickson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ken Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Shamrock tries to open up Rickson Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rickson in the side of the head
Rickson has a small cut in his Forehead
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Shamrock tries to move to full mount
Shamrock succeeds
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Shamrock has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Rickson Gracie moves to half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shamrock blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Shamrock sits over his knees and pushes away Rickson's leg!
Ken Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to show some ground skills
Shamrock uses his strength to keep Shamrock at a disadvantage
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Shamrock tries to get a side mount...
Rickson wraps his leg around Ken Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Shamrock misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Ken Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shamrock is holding Rickson Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Ken Shamrock
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to grapple
He puts Shamrock in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches towards Shamrock's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Shamrock seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ken Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson doesn't let Shamrock get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Ken Shamrock slips his head out and ends up in Rickson Gracie's guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ken Shamrock is in Rickson open guard now
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Shamrock gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rickson holds Ken Shamrock arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shamrock continues in closed guard
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Ken Shamrock fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rickson's face!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Ken Shamrock is looking to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Shamrock is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Ken Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Rickson Gracie's Left cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shamrock works on the ground with his fingers over Rickson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rickson is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Mario Yamasaki 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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Ken Shamrock was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Shamrock
Rickson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Shamrock
Rickson tries to free his leg...
Shamrock doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Ken Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rickson is connecting with a few punches
Pulverizing punch to Rickson's head!
Rickson slips the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shamrock
Rickson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ken Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Ken Shamrock pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson gets hold of a leg and trips Shamrock to the mat!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ken Shamrock holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Shamrock's moves on the ground.
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to move to full mount
Rickson succeeds
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Rickson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Shamrock moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Shamrock pushes Rickson Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Shamrock showing excellent timing, blasts Rickson Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Ken Shamrock! Rickson Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shamrock is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Ken Shamrock has received.
Ken Shamrock steps back and allows Rickson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson catches an ankle and Shamrock is tripped to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Shamrock waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Ken Shamrock is on half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Ken Shamrock in closed guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shamrock spins out, but Rickson Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Shamrock's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Rickson is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Shamrock is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Rickson Gracie to maintain his distance.
That hits Ken Shamrock's ankle
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson won't budge, forcing Shamrock to pull guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Shamrock
Rickson is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ken Shamrock, but it's close.
Judge: Rickson Gracie 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Ken Shamrock 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Rickson Gracie 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Ken Shamrock 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Rickson Gracie 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Ken Shamrock 10 10 9: 29
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 626 s
Nice effort tonight from Rickson Gracie who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Ken Shamrock today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Just the fight the people at Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) want to see! People are cheering the fighters!