Post by The Sandmen on Nov 20, 2016 23:10:50 GMT -5
Maurice Smith looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Ken Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Maurice Smith and Ken Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Ken Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shamrock's ribs!
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Shamrock continues in closed guard
Smith is trying to counter now!
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shamrock blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shamrock blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shamrock fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
The punches go wide.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Shamrock delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith
Ken Shamrock slides his arm under Maurice Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maurice Smith pulls down on Ken Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith has Shamrock controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Smith manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Shamrock
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maurice Smith doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith catch Ken Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Ken Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shamrock's face!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Smith fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ken Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Shamrock holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shamrock's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Maurice Smith.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock isolates Maurice Smith's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith Hyper-extended his left arm
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! He's holding his side
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Smith tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shamrock misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Shamrock.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Maurice Smith forces Ken Shamrock to open his guard.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shamrock drills Maurice Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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.
Smith showing excellent timing, blasts Ken Shamrock with a right hand.
Great hook by Maurice Smith! Ken Shamrock is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Maurice Smith seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
Ken Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Smith seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ken Shamrock and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ken Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Smith attempts a triangle from bottom! Ken Shamrock slips out. Smith quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ken Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shamrock.
Nice punch by Ken Shamrock
that nearly tags Smith.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible high kick!
Shamrock deflects and sidesteps.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Good looking punches from Ken Shamrock on the ground
They could take their toll on Smith.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Shamrock uses his strength to keep Shamrock at a disadvantage
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ken Shamrock. Smith is unable to cover himself now!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Shamrock extends his hips and it's deep. Maurice Smith taps! Smart move, Maurice Smith could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 327 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Ken Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Maurice Smith and Ken Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Ken Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shamrock's ribs!
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Shamrock continues in closed guard
Smith is trying to counter now!
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shamrock blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shamrock blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shamrock fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
The punches go wide.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Shamrock delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith
Ken Shamrock slides his arm under Maurice Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maurice Smith pulls down on Ken Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith has Shamrock controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Smith manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Shamrock
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shamrock tries to cover his face,
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maurice Smith doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith catch Ken Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Ken Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shamrock's face!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Smith fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ken Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Shamrock holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shamrock's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Maurice Smith.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock isolates Maurice Smith's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith Hyper-extended his left arm
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! He's holding his side
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Smith tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shamrock misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Shamrock.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith tries to stand up!
Shamrock doesn't allow him!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Maurice Smith forces Ken Shamrock to open his guard.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shamrock drills Maurice Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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.
Smith showing excellent timing, blasts Ken Shamrock with a right hand.
Great hook by Maurice Smith! Ken Shamrock is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while Shamrock is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Ken Shamrock to stand up.
Ken Shamrock is on his feet again.
Maurice Smith seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
Ken Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Smith seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ken Shamrock and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ken Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Smith attempts a triangle from bottom! Ken Shamrock slips out. Smith quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ken Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shamrock.
Nice punch by Ken Shamrock
that nearly tags Smith.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible high kick!
Shamrock deflects and sidesteps.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Good looking punches from Ken Shamrock on the ground
They could take their toll on Smith.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Shamrock uses his strength to keep Shamrock at a disadvantage
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ken Shamrock. Smith is unable to cover himself now!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Shamrock extends his hips and it's deep. Maurice Smith taps! Smart move, Maurice Smith could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 327 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s