Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2013 15:38:01 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Costa Philippou glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
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
Frank throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Costa Philippou tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Frank Shamrock's knows what to do here and blocks them
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Costa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Costa Philippou's cheek! Costa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Left cheek
Frank is standing while Costa is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards Costa!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Costa Philippou
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 Costa
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Costa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Costa Philippou's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Costa Philippou pushes up and slides Frank Shamrock's arm over his chin.
Frank misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Costa 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.
Costa Philippou attempts a sweep single...
Costa Philippou catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Costa.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa Philippou looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Costa Philippou forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank catch Costa Philippou's left arm and tries a kimura
Costa Philippou holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Costa Philippou's arm and tries an armbar!
Costa hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Costa in half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Costa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Costa's side.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Costa Philippou in closed guard.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Costa Philippou uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Costa Philippou looks to counter!
Costa Philippou hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Costa's face!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Costa struggles to free himself
Costa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Nice beating Costa Philippou has received.
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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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Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Costa.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Costa Philippou's right tight
That knee found his way.
Costa hyper-extended his leg
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Costa's head
Those punches are hitting! Costa covers his head!
Costa Philippou tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Costa and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Costa steps for a throw
Frank Shamrock is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Costa in half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Costa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Costa is trying to counter now!
Costa Philippou 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 Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock sits high on Costa Philippou's chest and pulls his leg underneath Costa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Costa tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Costa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Costa Philippou to fight back!
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Costa Philippou gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Costa
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Costa is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Costa clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Costa
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Costa! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou 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.
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Costa.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Costa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Costa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Costa didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 4:21 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 457 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Sometimes Frank shows up, other times he does not. This time he did. Costa is disappointed.
Costa Philippou glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Frank throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Costa Philippou tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Frank Shamrock's knows what to do here and blocks them
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Costa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Costa Philippou's cheek! Costa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Left cheek
Frank is standing while Costa is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards Costa!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Costa Philippou
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 Costa
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa 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 side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Costa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Costa Philippou's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Costa Philippou pushes up and slides Frank Shamrock's arm over his chin.
Frank misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Costa 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.
Costa Philippou attempts a sweep single...
Costa Philippou catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Costa.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa Philippou looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Costa Philippou forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank catch Costa Philippou's left arm and tries a kimura
Costa Philippou holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Costa Philippou's arm and tries an armbar!
Costa hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Costa in half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Costa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Costa's side.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Costa Philippou in closed guard.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Costa Philippou uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Costa Philippou looks to counter!
Costa Philippou hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Costa's face!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Costa struggles to free himself
Costa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Nice beating Costa Philippou has received.
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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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Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Costa.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Costa Philippou's right tight
That knee found his way.
Costa hyper-extended his leg
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Costa's head
Those punches are hitting! Costa covers his head!
Costa Philippou tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Costa and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Costa steps for a throw
Frank Shamrock is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Costa in half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Costa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Costa is trying to counter now!
Costa Philippou 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 Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock sits high on Costa Philippou's chest and pulls his leg underneath Costa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Costa tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Frank
Costa is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Costa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Costa Philippou to fight back!
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Costa Philippou gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Costa
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Costa Philippou.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Costa
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Costa is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Costa clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Costa
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Costa! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou 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.
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Costa.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
Costa tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank is in rear mount over Costa with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Costa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Costa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Costa didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 4:21 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 457 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Sometimes Frank shows up, other times he does not. This time he did. Costa is disappointed.