Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2019 4:46:22 GMT -5
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Frank Shamrock looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chris Weidman throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
1:19 Round 1 and Weidman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chris Weidman 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank fights back with his feet, forcing Weidman to try something else.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Weidman to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Weidman
Solid shots!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Shamrock blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman 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.
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank reels from the strikes.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Frank closes his legs around Chris Weidman's leg. Weidman is not able to move away now!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Weidman's knee!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chris Weidman and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Weidman has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Weidman uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman moves on the ground
Weidman cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Weidman's ribs.
That hit Weidman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Weidman's neck!
Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Weidman doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Weidman with a double overhooks!
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Chris Weidman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman throws a body kick.
Blocked by Frank.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg...
Frank rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock hooks Weidman's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 4
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Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Frank is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Weidman's ribs.
Weidman blocks Frank Shamrock's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank Shamrock dives for Chris Weidman's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Chris Weidman steps his leg out of danger while Frank Shamrock remains on the ground.
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to hit Chris Weidman with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Weidman steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Weidman away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Weidman is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman 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 Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman 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 Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frank Shamrock throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Weidman.
Suddenly, a cat enters the cage.
It looks left. It looks right.
And then it leaves. What the hell just happened?
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Chris Weidman
that forces Frank to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank throws a low kick
Chris Weidman blocks.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman jabs at Frank
hitting his chest.
Shovel hook by Chris Weidman
tags Frank.
Frank's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice beating Frank Shamrock has received.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that goes awry.
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Chris Weidman is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Shamrock spins 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Frank's ribs.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Weidman continues in closed guard
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Weidman.
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Round 5
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Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank throws a low kick
Chris Weidman blocks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left cheek
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Weidman goes for an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and pushes away Chris Weidman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Weidman!
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Weidman's thigh!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Weidman tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank
Weidman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Weidman has one hook in and keeps working!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Chris Weidman has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 39/66 (59%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1094 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1123 s
Something like that.
Frank Shamrock looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Chris Weidman throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
1:19 Round 1 and Weidman is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chris Weidman 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank fights back with his feet, forcing Weidman to try something else.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Weidman to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Weidman
Solid shots!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Shamrock blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman 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.
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank reels from the strikes.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Frank closes his legs around Chris Weidman's leg. Weidman is not able to move away now!
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Weidman's knee!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Chris Weidman and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Weidman has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Weidman uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman moves on the ground
Weidman cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Weidman's ribs.
That hit Weidman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Frank uses his forearms to block the impact!
Weidman misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Weidman's neck!
Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Weidman doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Weidman with a double overhooks!
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Chris Weidman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman throws a body kick.
Blocked by Frank.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Weidman is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg...
Frank rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank Shamrock hooks Weidman's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 4
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Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Weidman
Frank is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Weidman's ribs.
Weidman blocks Frank Shamrock's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Chris Weidman slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chris Weidman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank Shamrock dives for Chris Weidman's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Chris Weidman steps his leg out of danger while Frank Shamrock remains on the ground.
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to hit Chris Weidman with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Weidman steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Weidman away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Weidman is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Weidman is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman 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 Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman 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 Weidman
Frank is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Weidman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and frees his leg!
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frank Shamrock throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Weidman.
Suddenly, a cat enters the cage.
It looks left. It looks right.
And then it leaves. What the hell just happened?
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Chris Weidman
that forces Frank to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank throws a low kick
Chris Weidman blocks.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman jabs at Frank
hitting his chest.
Shovel hook by Chris Weidman
tags Frank.
Frank's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice beating Frank Shamrock has received.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that goes awry.
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Chris Weidman is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Shamrock spins 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Frank's ribs.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Weidman pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Weidman is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Weidman continues in closed guard
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Weidman.
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Round 5
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Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Weidman is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank throws a low kick
Chris Weidman blocks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left cheek
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Weidman goes for an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and pushes away Chris Weidman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Weidman!
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Weidman's thigh!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Chris Weidman hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Weidman tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank
Weidman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Weidman has one hook in and keeps working!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Frank doesn't fight back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Chris Weidman has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 39/66 (59%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1094 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1123 s
Something like that.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!