Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 9:56:52 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Shamrock has fight Josh Koscheck 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock steps forward and fires a high kick!
Koscheck blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
Frank ducks under...
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank catch Josh Koscheck's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Frank is locking that kimura...
Josh Koscheck holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Koscheck breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Frank blocks with confidence
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock launches a rapid series of punches
taking Koscheck from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Frank deflects the blows.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Frank who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. Frank hammers Koscheck face and hooks Koscheck leg
Koscheck stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Koscheck who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Koscheck takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Koscheck ducks under...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Frank blocks with confidence
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
glances off Koscheck's arms.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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 Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Frank
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frank's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Frank manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Koscheck
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Frank leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Koscheck with a right hand.
Koscheck steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck chases Frank and launches a few perfect strikes
Frank ducks backwards and avoids them.
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Josh Koscheck to the body.
Frank didn't like that.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Koscheck can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Josh Koscheck moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Josh Koscheck's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Frank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck pushes off of Frank Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frank holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 4:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck hammers Frank face and hooks Frank leg
Frank Shamrock is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Frank Shamrock blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Frank Shamrock
rocks Koscheck!
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck gets hold of a leg and trips Frank to the mat!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Koscheck tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Josh Koscheck to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura looks tight...
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Koscheck 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.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to improve position.
Koscheck adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Koscheck open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Koscheck breaks free.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
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Round 5
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Frank launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck avoids a dangerous strike from Frank
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Frank Shamrock ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Frank blocks Josh Koscheck's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 Koscheck
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Koscheck wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
Frank is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Frank.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 24/41 (59%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 897 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 25/55 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 28/81 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 887 s
Shamcheck vs. Kosrock
Great fight. Both did things, both lost sometimes and won other times, and in the end, I think the decision was a good one. Thoughts? (My thoughts include I thin this has been a really good card so far)
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Shamrock has fight Josh Koscheck 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock steps forward and fires a high kick!
Koscheck blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
Frank ducks under...
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank catch Josh Koscheck's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Frank is locking that kimura...
Josh Koscheck holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Koscheck breaks the lock showing some skills...
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Koscheck breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Frank deflects and sidesteps.
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Frank blocks with confidence
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock launches a rapid series of punches
taking Koscheck from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Frank deflects the blows.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Frank who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank and Josh Koscheck are cliched up against the cage. Frank hammers Koscheck face and hooks Koscheck leg
Koscheck stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Koscheck who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Koscheck takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
Koscheck ducks under...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Frank blocks with confidence
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
glances off Koscheck's arms.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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 Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Frank
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frank's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank has Koscheck controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Frank manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Koscheck
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Frank leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Koscheck with a right hand.
Koscheck steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck chases Frank and launches a few perfect strikes
Frank ducks backwards and avoids them.
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Koscheck with a double overhooks!
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck is worried!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Josh Koscheck to the body.
Frank didn't like that.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Koscheck can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Josh Koscheck moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Josh Koscheck's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Frank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Koscheck just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck pushes off of Frank Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frank holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 4:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck hammers Frank face and hooks Frank leg
Frank Shamrock is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Frank Shamrock blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Koscheck spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Koscheck is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Frank Shamrock
rocks Koscheck!
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck gets hold of a leg and trips Frank to the mat!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck struggles to free himself
Koscheck tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Josh Koscheck to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura looks tight...
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Koscheck 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.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to improve position.
Koscheck adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Koscheck open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Koscheck breaks free.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
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Round 5
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Frank launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck avoids a dangerous strike from Frank
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Frank Shamrock ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Frank blocks Josh Koscheck's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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 Koscheck
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Koscheck wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
Frank is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Frank.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock hooks Koscheck's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 24/41 (59%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 897 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 25/55 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 28/81 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 887 s
Shamcheck vs. Kosrock
Great fight. Both did things, both lost sometimes and won other times, and in the end, I think the decision was a good one. Thoughts? (My thoughts include I thin this has been a really good card so far)