Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2013 17:12:06 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frank and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is smart enough to duck backwards
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba reels from the strikes.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Frank in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sakuraba blocks Frank Shamrock's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg...
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Frank is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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 Sakuraba
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right eye
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Frank's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 open guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
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 Sakuraba
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba is not able to stop Sakuraba ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Frank Shamrock's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Frank with his jab.
Frank isn't fazed.
Frank steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and advance towards Frank trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Frank!
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
Frank receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Frank and Sakuraba are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sakuraba is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Frank's thigh!
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Frank attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Sakuraba's kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Frank is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba catches an ankle and Frank is tripped to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Frank doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba Hyper-extended his left arm
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Frank open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sakuraba who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sakuraba's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sakuraba manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frank
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank wants nothing of that and pushes Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The kick just misses.
Sakuraba misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Frank's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Frank Shamrock's chest
what a move the impact sents Frank to the fence
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab Frank Shamrock's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba scoop up Frank Shamrock's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Frank to the mat
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba succeeds
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank Shamrock down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frank struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
Sakuraba deflects it.
Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Frank
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Sakuraba loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba grabs Frank Shamrock in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sakuraba throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a combo
Frank punches back but nobody connects.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Frank.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank's ribs hard
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 20/52 (38%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 697 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Good fight. Good technique. Good skills. Tough guys. Etc.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frank and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sakuraba decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
makes Sakuraba stumble back!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is smart enough to duck backwards
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba reels from the strikes.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Frank in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sakuraba blocks Frank Shamrock's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sakuraba struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg...
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Frank is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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 Sakuraba
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right eye
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock just can't get away!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Frank's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 open guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
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 Sakuraba
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kazushi Sakuraba is not able to stop Sakuraba ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to improve position.
Sakuraba adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Frank Shamrock's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Frank with his jab.
Frank isn't fazed.
Frank steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and advance towards Frank trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Frank!
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
Frank receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Frank and Sakuraba are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sakuraba is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Frank's thigh!
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Frank attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Sakuraba's kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Frank is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba catches an ankle and Frank is tripped to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sakuraba blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
Frank doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba Hyper-extended his left arm
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Frank
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in Frank open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Frank
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sakuraba who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sakuraba's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sakuraba
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sakuraba manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frank
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank wants nothing of that and pushes Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The kick just misses.
Sakuraba misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Frank's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Frank Shamrock's chest
what a move the impact sents Frank to the fence
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab Frank Shamrock's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sakuraba scoop up Frank Shamrock's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Frank to the mat
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Frank
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba succeeds
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank Shamrock down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frank struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
Sakuraba deflects it.
Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Frank
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Sakuraba loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba grabs Frank Shamrock in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sakuraba throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a combo
Frank punches back but nobody connects.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Frank.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank's ribs hard
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 20/52 (38%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 697 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Good fight. Good technique. Good skills. Tough guys. Etc.