Post by The Sandmen on Oct 7, 2020 9:07:41 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rickson Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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 Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Rickson's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Rickson struggles to free himself
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Rickson tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Rickson Gracie to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Rickson tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank did not see that coming! Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank now.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Rickson Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rickson's eyes...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson tries to grapple
Frank moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Stand up! This is what Rickson's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rickson Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rickson Gracie 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
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Rickson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rickson Gracie
that visibly pains Frank.
Solid kick to the leg from Rickson Gracie
Frank checks it.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Rickson slips out of danger.
Good leg kicks from Frank Shamrock.
Rickson Gracie defends with ease.
Rickson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rickson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
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 Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Rickson Gracie to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rickson Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rickson Gracie 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!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson cartwheels towards Frank!
Frank fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock hooks Rickson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson moves on the ground
Rickson Gracie moves to side mount
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy 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 Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Rickson Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Rickson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank and Rickson Gracie are cliched up against the cage. Frank steps for a throw
Rickson stays on his feet
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Rickson is locking that 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Rickson continues in closed guard
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rickson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rickson is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Rickson Gracie ribs and the tries to trip him
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is in closed guard... Rickson 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 Rickson
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie struggles a bit before breaking Frank's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rickson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab Rickson Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rickson sprawl and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Hard blow to Rickson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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.
Rickson misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 5
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Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Frank tries to grapple
Rickson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
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 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock isolates Rickson Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rickson's jaw!
Rickson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rickson struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock hooks Rickson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rickson clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rickson
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Rickson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Rickson Gracie's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Rickson Gracie's head!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Rickson struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock has seen better days.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Rickson open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 16/22 (73%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Yeah, Frankly, Frank did more throughout. Rickson got his ass ricked in this one. Kinda.
Rickson Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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 Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Rickson's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Rickson struggles to free himself
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Rickson tries to break the lock slamming Frank Shamrock against the mat!
Frank Shamrock doesn't allow Rickson Gracie to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Rickson tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank did not see that coming! Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank now.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rickson Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Rickson Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rickson's eyes...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson tries to grapple
Frank moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Stand up! This is what Rickson's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Rickson Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rickson Gracie 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
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Rickson moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Rickson Gracie
that visibly pains Frank.
Solid kick to the leg from Rickson Gracie
Frank checks it.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Rickson slips out of danger.
Good leg kicks from Frank Shamrock.
Rickson Gracie defends with ease.
Rickson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rickson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
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 Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Rickson Gracie to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rickson Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rickson Gracie 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!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rickson spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rickson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson cartwheels towards Frank!
Frank fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock hooks Rickson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson moves on the ground
Rickson Gracie moves to side mount
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy 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 Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Rickson Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Rickson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank and Rickson Gracie are cliched up against the cage. Frank steps for a throw
Rickson stays on his feet
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rickson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Rickson is locking that 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Rickson continues in closed guard
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rickson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rickson is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Rickson Gracie ribs and the tries to trip him
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Rickson holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank is in closed guard... Rickson 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 Rickson
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rickson's guard.
John McCarthy 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie struggles a bit before breaking Frank's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rickson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab Rickson Gracie's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rickson sprawl and remain on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Hard blow to Rickson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rickson Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Rickson Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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.
Rickson misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Rickson Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rickson Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Rickson breaks the lock.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 5
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Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Frank tries to grapple
Rickson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
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 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock isolates Rickson Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rickson's jaw!
Rickson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rickson struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock hooks Rickson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rickson
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson is covering himself! Frank tries to force the situation and Rickson clumsily gives his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Rickson
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Rickson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Rickson Gracie's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Rickson Gracie's head!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Rickson struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Rickson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Rickson 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rickson
Frank Shamrock has seen better days.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Rickson open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 16/22 (73%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Yeah, Frankly, Frank did more throughout. Rickson got his ass ricked in this one. Kinda.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!