Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2013 14:46:40 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen shifts back and forth nervously.
Frank Shamrock looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
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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The fight gets underway.
A left hook from Frank
grazes the chin of Sonnen.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Frank grapple with Chael Sonnen and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chael Sonnen falls hard on the mat with Frank Shamrock on top of him
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sonnen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Sonnen wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Frank Shamrock
grazes Sonnen's right cheek.
Sonnen has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Sonnen
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Frank is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Sonnen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Sonnen holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sonnen's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Sonnen holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sonnen's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Sonnen.
Sonnen hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Sonnen from the ground!
Sonnen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Right eye
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Sonnen staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Sonnen staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Frank knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chael Sonnen is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Mouth
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Frank is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sonnen from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Chael Sonnen.
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Round 3
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Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen circles around Frank
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Sonnen
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That's more than Sonnen can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 2:07 Round 3
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 498 s
To be Frank, this was all Shamrock. To be Chael, this was no-Sonnen.
Frank Shamrock looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
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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The fight gets underway.
A left hook from Frank
grazes the chin of Sonnen.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Frank grapple with Chael Sonnen and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chael Sonnen falls hard on the mat with Frank Shamrock on top of him
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sonnen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Sonnen wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Frank Shamrock
grazes Sonnen's right cheek.
Sonnen has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Sonnen
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen tries to take Frank Shamrock to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Frank is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
Sonnen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Sonnen holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sonnen's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Sonnen holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sonnen's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Sonnen.
Sonnen hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Sonnen from the ground!
Sonnen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Right eye
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Sonnen staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Sonnen staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Frank knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Chael Sonnen is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Mouth
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Frank is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sonnen from the side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Chael Sonnen.
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Round 3
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Chael Sonnen is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock and Sonnen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chael Sonnen circles around Frank
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Sonnen
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Forehead
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Nice beating Chael Sonnen has received.
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That's more than Sonnen can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 2:07 Round 3
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 498 s
To be Frank, this was all Shamrock. To be Chael, this was no-Sonnen.