Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2018 10:00:33 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Frank while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Frank and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A high kick from Frank Shamrock
glances off Hughes.
A high kick from Frank Shamrock
falls short of the mark.
Matt Hughes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Hughes in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and advance towards Hughes trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Matt Hughes lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
Frank leans out of the way.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
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 Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hughes pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Frank blocks Matt Hughes's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Hughes put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Hughes quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hughes leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Matt Hughes launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frank's jaw!
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab both of Matt Hughes's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frank lifted Hughes's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hughes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
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 Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Hughes breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes 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 Hughes
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mario Yamasaki 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 moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Hughes blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes rolls him over and takes his back!
Hughes is in rear mount over Frank
Matt Hughes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Hughes unil he can pull his arm free! Hughes lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes 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 Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Mario Yamasaki 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hughes struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Frank leads with a punch
Matt Hughes evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes catch Frank Shamrock's left arm and tries a kimura
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
Hughes blocks those punches
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hughes leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hughes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Frank laid out on the mat! Matt Hughes's corner come in to congratulate him!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (Elbows) at 1:59 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 35/57 (61%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Matt Hughes glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Frank and Hughes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A high kick from Frank Shamrock
glances off Hughes.
A high kick from Frank Shamrock
falls short of the mark.
Matt Hughes seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Hughes in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and advance towards Hughes trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Matt Hughes lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Hughes's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Matt Hughes launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
Frank leans out of the way.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Matt Hughes to stand up.
Hughes climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
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 Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hughes pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Frank blocks Matt Hughes's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Matt Hughes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hughes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Hughes put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Hughes quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hughes leads with a punch
Frank Shamrock evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes tries to take Frank Shamrock down... Frank stumbles backwards and Matt Hughes launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frank's jaw!
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab both of Matt Hughes's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frank lifted Hughes's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Hughes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
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 Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Hughes breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Matt Hughes throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Hughes 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 Hughes
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mario Yamasaki 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 moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Matt Hughes against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Hughes blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hughes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 open guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes rolls him over and takes his back!
Hughes is in rear mount over Frank
Matt Hughes isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Hughes unil he can pull his arm free! Hughes lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes 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 Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Mario Yamasaki 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hughes struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Frank leads with a punch
Matt Hughes evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes catch Frank Shamrock's left arm and tries a kimura
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Hughes's ribs.
Hughes blocks those punches
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hughes suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hughes leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hughes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Hughes's cheek from the guard.
Matt Hughes uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hughes's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Hughes doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Frank laid out on the mat! Matt Hughes's corner come in to congratulate him!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (Elbows) at 1:59 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 35/57 (61%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!