Post by The Sandmen on Aug 10, 2018 20:01:20 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock isolates Vitor Belfort's left arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! The Phenom tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Vitor Belfort spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
The Phenom checks it.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The Phenom follows Frank Shamrock
Frank fakes a move.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Incredible haymaker from Frank Shamrock!
You can see Vitor Belfort's head being snapped backwards!
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Frank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Frank is trying to counter now!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Frank moves back and takes a deep breath.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
The Phenom ducks under...
The Phenom steps forward
Frank Shamrock catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Frank Shamrock is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Frank followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phenom ribs hard
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
The Phenom is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Vitor Belfort!
It misses by a mile.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Vitor Belfort tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Vitor Belfort slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock hooks The Phenom's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank is locking that Triangle...
The Phenom tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Vitor Belfort to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Vitor Belfort cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Phenom jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Vitor Belfort is able to get half guard here.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort moves to better his position on the ground...
Vitor Belfort wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 3
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The Phenom moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. The Phenom scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Those punches are hitting! Frank covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Frank is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Shamrock
The Phenom fails to take Frank down and both man are still clinching
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards The Phenom!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Vitor Belfort.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock hooks The Phenom's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom 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 Vitor Belfort
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
The Phenom moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
The Phenom ducks under...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Frank has a small cut in his Chin
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom 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 Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in The Phenom open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Frank Shamrock moves aside looking for a counter...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phenom ribs hard
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big hook
Frank Shamrock steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Frank Shamrock! The Phenom tries to finish him off with a RNC!
The Phenom is unable to lock that and Frank breaks the lock
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Frank's defense muffles the blows.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort 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 2:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frank ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Frank Shamrock and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises The Phenom!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to duck backwards
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phenom's jaw!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Vitor Belfort for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank doesn't let The Phenom get in on his legs.
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is locking that armbar...
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Frank Shamrock is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort charges at Frank throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Frank is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Frank doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort 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 Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 888 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/31 (29%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/28 (7%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 900 s
So-so fight throughout, with Frank having a a bit of an edge. But he took it definitively with a strong finish, doing enough there to take the fight.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock isolates Vitor Belfort's left arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! The Phenom tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Vitor Belfort spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
The Phenom checks it.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The Phenom follows Frank Shamrock
Frank fakes a move.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Incredible haymaker from Frank Shamrock!
You can see Vitor Belfort's head being snapped backwards!
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Frank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Frank is trying to counter now!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Frank moves back and takes a deep breath.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Shamrock!
The Phenom ducks under...
The Phenom steps forward
Frank Shamrock catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Frank Shamrock is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Frank followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phenom ribs hard
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
The Phenom is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Vitor Belfort!
It misses by a mile.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Vitor Belfort tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Vitor Belfort slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock hooks The Phenom's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank is locking that Triangle...
The Phenom tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Vitor Belfort to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Vitor Belfort cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Phenom jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Vitor Belfort is able to get half guard here.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Frank
Vitor Belfort moves to better his position on the ground...
Vitor Belfort wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 3
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The Phenom moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. The Phenom scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Those punches are hitting! Frank covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Frank is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Shamrock
The Phenom fails to take Frank down and both man are still clinching
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards The Phenom!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Vitor Belfort.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock hooks The Phenom's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom 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 Vitor Belfort
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
The Phenom moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
The Phenom ducks under...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Frank has a small cut in his Chin
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom 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 Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in The Phenom open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Frank Shamrock moves aside looking for a counter...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phenom ribs hard
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big hook
Frank Shamrock steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Frank Shamrock! The Phenom tries to finish him off with a RNC!
The Phenom is unable to lock that and Frank breaks the lock
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Frank's defense muffles the blows.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort 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 2:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Frank ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Frank Shamrock and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises The Phenom!
The Phenom pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to duck backwards
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phenom's jaw!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Vitor Belfort for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Vitor Belfort.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank doesn't let The Phenom get in on his legs.
The Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom 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 The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is locking that armbar...
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Frank Shamrock is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Frank is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort charges at Frank throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Frank is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Frank doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort 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 Phenom misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 888 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/31 (29%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/28 (7%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 900 s
So-so fight throughout, with Frank having a a bit of an edge. But he took it definitively with a strong finish, doing enough there to take the fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!