Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2017 11:03:40 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Frank while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Evans while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Evans doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rashad Evans is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
Evans moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Frank deflects the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti 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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Several good body shots
are evaded by Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
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 fighters are clinching.
Frank pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans stumbles backwards but Frank Shamrock chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Evans blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frank Shamrock throw Evans to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Evans's guard.
Evans fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
It lands flush with Frank Shamrock's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Frank is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Evans now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock hooks Evans's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank Shamrock and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock gets control of Rashad Evans's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rashad Evans shakes him off and staves off danger.
Frank Shamrock fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Frank ducks under...
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Frank hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Rashad Evans brings Frank Shamrock down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank tries to fight back with his feet and Evans just needs another plan now.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rashad Evans
Frank checks it.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Evans.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rashad Evans tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank
Frank covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Shamrock pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Evans control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans is swinging for the fences!
Frank backpedals and creates space. Rashad Evans is asking him if he is going to fight!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Frank Shamrock.
Evans winces a bit.
Evans hyper-extended his leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank Shamrock and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Frank ducks under...
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans Hyper-extended his left arm
Evans struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Evans spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Evans is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans jabs at Frank
to no visible effect.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 5
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Evans open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Evans sets up a throw
Frank Shamrock flies through the air!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Brutal combination from Frank Shamrock!
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Frank is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Evans ducks under...
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Evans!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Evans misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Evans!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Evans breaks the lock.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Evans
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Evans holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Evans's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 11/34 (32%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 24/47 (51%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/52 (4%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 893 s
Close fight. Neither did much spectacular in terms of offensivivity. I find that word offensive, FYI.
Ferocious staredown by Evans while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Evans doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rashad Evans is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
Evans moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Frank deflects the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti 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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Several good body shots
are evaded by Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
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 fighters are clinching.
Frank pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans stumbles backwards but Frank Shamrock chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Evans blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frank Shamrock throw Evans to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Evans's guard.
Evans fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
It lands flush with Frank Shamrock's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Frank is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Evans's guard.
Evans didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Evans now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock hooks Evans's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rashad Evans manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock isolates Rashad Evans's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank Shamrock and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock gets control of Rashad Evans's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rashad Evans shakes him off and staves off danger.
Frank Shamrock fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that goes wide.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Frank ducks under...
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Frank hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Rashad Evans brings Frank Shamrock down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank tries to fight back with his feet and Evans just needs another plan now.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rashad Evans
Frank checks it.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Evans.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Rashad Evans tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from Evans's punches
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank
Frank covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Shamrock pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Evans control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans is swinging for the fences!
Frank backpedals and creates space. Rashad Evans is asking him if he is going to fight!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Frank Shamrock.
Evans winces a bit.
Evans hyper-extended his leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank Shamrock and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Frank ducks under...
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans Hyper-extended his left arm
Evans struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Rashad Evans and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Evans spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Evans is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans jabs at Frank
to no visible effect.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 5
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Evans open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Evans
Frank is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Evans sets up a throw
Frank Shamrock flies through the air!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Frank
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Brutal combination from Frank Shamrock!
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Frank is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Evans ducks under...
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Evans!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Evans misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Evans!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Evans
Frank is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Evans breaks the lock.
Frank misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Evans
Frank Shamrock pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Evans
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Evans holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Evans's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 11/34 (32%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 24/47 (51%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/52 (4%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 893 s
Close fight. Neither did much spectacular in terms of offensivivity. I find that word offensive, FYI.