Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2021 16:43:43 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gustafsson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank catch Alexander Gustafsson's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gustafsson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Frank ties him up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Frank.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Frank's defense muffles the blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
deflected by Gustafsson.
Frank misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gustafsson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Gustafsson is connecting with a few punches
Gustafsson moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gustafsson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Gustafsson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Gustafsson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to duck backwards
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Gustafsson slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Gustafsson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Frank holds Alexander Gustafsson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Gustafsson slips out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Gustafsson is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Gustafsson uses his strength to keep Gustafsson at a disadvantage
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alexander Gustafsson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Gustafsson is swinging for the fences!
Frank backpedals and creates space. Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Gustafsson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Some counter punches against Frank Shamrock
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson breaks the lock and covers himself from Frank's punches
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
Gustafsson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock isolates Alexander Gustafsson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank is locking that Arm Triangle...
Frank is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Shamrock isolates Alexander Gustafsson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
Gustafsson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
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 Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Gustafsson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Frank pushes Alexander Gustafsson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Frank pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gustafsson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Gustafsson's abdomen
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank doesn't look worried as he defends.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) 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
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Alexander Gustafsson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Gustafsson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Alexander Gustafsson leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Frank and Alexander Gustafsson stand up. That was close!
Frank Shamrock and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Every time Frank Shamrock attempts to get inside
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows Gustafsson time to recover... 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexander Gustafsson spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Frank's chin!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Gustafsson who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by Split decision
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 20/50 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/36 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 585,41
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 18/18 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/26 (23%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2744,56
Time on the ground 856 s
Shamrock was getting pretty close to finishing this one. He was at full health, Gustafsson was at about 30%. This is a disappointing loss for Frank for sure. Damn.
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gustafsson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank catch Alexander Gustafsson's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gustafsson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Frank ties him up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Frank.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Frank's defense muffles the blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Good looking punches from Frank Shamrock on the ground
deflected by Gustafsson.
Frank misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gustafsson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Gustafsson is connecting with a few punches
Gustafsson moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gustafsson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Gustafsson tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Gustafsson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
Frank Shamrock is smart enough to duck backwards
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Gustafsson slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Gustafsson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Frank holds Alexander Gustafsson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Gustafsson slips out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Gustafsson is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Gustafsson uses his strength to keep Gustafsson at a disadvantage
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alexander Gustafsson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Gustafsson is swinging for the fences!
Frank backpedals and creates space. Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Gustafsson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Some counter punches against Frank Shamrock
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson breaks the lock and covers himself from Frank's punches
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
Gustafsson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock isolates Alexander Gustafsson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank is locking that Arm Triangle...
Frank is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Shamrock isolates Alexander Gustafsson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
Gustafsson is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
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 Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Gustafsson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Frank
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Frank pushes Alexander Gustafsson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Frank pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gustafsson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Gustafsson's abdomen
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank doesn't look worried as he defends.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) 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
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Alexander Gustafsson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Gustafsson struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Frank
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Alexander Gustafsson leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
Frank is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Frank and Alexander Gustafsson stand up. That was close!
Frank Shamrock and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Every time Frank Shamrock attempts to get inside
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Gustafsson
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows Gustafsson time to recover... 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexander Gustafsson spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Frank's chin!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Gustafsson who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Frank is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by Split decision
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 20/50 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/36 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 585,41
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 18/18 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/26 (23%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2744,56
Time on the ground 856 s
Shamrock was getting pretty close to finishing this one. He was at full health, Gustafsson was at about 30%. This is a disappointing loss for Frank for sure. Damn.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!