Post by The Sandmen on Jan 12, 2020 0:20:16 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sonnen and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Sonnen who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to break the clinch... Chael Sonnen launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Frank breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sonnen is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over Sonnen
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Chael Sonnen's left tight
Sonnen struggles and blocks the impact.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sonnen is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sonnen's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Sonnen closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Sonnen closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sonnen's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
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 pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Chael Sonnen, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Frank.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Chael Sonnen is taking the best of the fight.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Chael Sonnen ribs and the tries to trip him
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Sonnen open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sonnen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sonnen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sonnen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank catch Chael Sonnen's left arm and tries a kimura
Chael Sonnen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest looking for some kind of submission
Sonnen tries to roll and Frank Shamrock loses his balance. That was a risky position and Frank loses the mount. Chael Sonnen gains top control.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sonnen is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Sonnen clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Chael Sonnen's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Frank is locking that Neck Crank...
Chael Sonnen easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Chael Sonnen's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Chael Sonnen easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sonnen! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Sonnen 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 is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sonnen.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Chael Sonnen 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 is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sonnen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Frank moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock hovers above Sonnen
Chael Sonnen stops him from throwing strikes.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen 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 Sonnen
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 Sonnen
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock isolates Chael Sonnen's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Chael Sonnen manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen 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!
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
Frank Shamrock wraps his arms around Sonnen's arms and counters the punches.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Chael Sonnen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Chael Sonnen is running out of time!
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Chael Sonnen to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Sonnen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sonnen with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen 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 get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sonnen from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Chael Sonnen is unable to take him down
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Sonnen.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Chael Sonnen.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Chael Sonnen tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That guillotine from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Chael Sonnen slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Chael Sonnen 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock isolates Chael Sonnen's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Frank is locking that armbar...
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Chael Sonnen tries to hold onto his own arm but Frank Shamrock breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (armbar) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 23/66 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 744 s
All Frank, frankly. I do not think his dear gave a damn. Frankly speaking.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sonnen and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Sonnen who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to break the clinch... Chael Sonnen launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Frank breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sonnen is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over Sonnen
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a knee towards Chael Sonnen's left tight
Sonnen struggles and blocks the impact.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sonnen is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank is in open guard over Sonnen... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sonnen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sonnen's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Sonnen closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Sonnen closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sonnen's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Deep breaths from Chael Sonnen who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
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 pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
deflected by Frank.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Chael Sonnen, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Sonnen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sonnen is clinching with Frank.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Chael Sonnen is taking the best of the fight.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Chael Sonnen ribs and the tries to trip him
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Sonnen open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sonnen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sonnen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sonnen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank catch Chael Sonnen's left arm and tries a kimura
Chael Sonnen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest looking for some kind of submission
Sonnen tries to roll and Frank Shamrock loses his balance. That was a risky position and Frank loses the mount. Chael Sonnen gains top control.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sonnen is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Sonnen clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Chael Sonnen's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Frank is locking that Neck Crank...
Chael Sonnen easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Chael Sonnen's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Chael Sonnen easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sonnen! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Sonnen 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 is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sonnen.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Chael Sonnen 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 is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sonnen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Frank moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Sonnen with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen regains full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock hovers above Sonnen
Chael Sonnen stops him from throwing strikes.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen 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 Sonnen
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 Sonnen
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock isolates Chael Sonnen's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Chael Sonnen manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen 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!
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
Frank Shamrock wraps his arms around Sonnen's arms and counters the punches.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Chael Sonnen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Chael Sonnen is running out of time!
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Chael Sonnen to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Sonnen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sonnen gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sonnen with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen 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 get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sonnen from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chael Sonnen.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Chael Sonnen is unable to take him down
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Sonnen.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Chael Sonnen.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Sonnen's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Chael Sonnen tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
That guillotine from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Chael Sonnen slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Sonnen Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Chael Sonnen 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock isolates Chael Sonnen's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Frank is locking that armbar...
Sonnen struggles to free himself
Chael Sonnen tries to hold onto his own arm but Frank Shamrock breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (armbar) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 23/66 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 744 s
All Frank, frankly. I do not think his dear gave a damn. Frankly speaking.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!