Post by The Sandmen on Dec 3, 2012 16:58:07 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock! Frank Shamrock! This is what the people are chanting here.
Gegard Mousasi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Gegard Mousasi 's leg.
Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Some nice shots from Frank Shamrock
that stun Mousasi.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Mousasi.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mousasi launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Frank
falls short.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Frank launches a kick
Mousasi checks it and keeps distance.
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Gegard Mousasi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
Frank leans out of the way.
Frank is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mousasi blocks and pushes his opponent.
Frank misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Frank Shamrock moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock chases Mousasi and launches a few perfect strikes
Mousasi ducks backwards and avoids them.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi jabs at Frank
to no visible effect.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Frank Shamrock seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock checks the kick.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Frank is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mousasi has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Frank.
Mousasi receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Some nice shots from Frank Shamrock
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Nose
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Frank is doing a great job covering himself up.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Mousasi is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank catch Gegard Mousasi 's left arm and tries a kimura
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gegard Mousasi holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Frank ducks under...
Mousasi seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mousasi misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Mousasi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank launches a kick
Mousasi checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Shamrock with a right hand.
Frank steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Frank Shamrock is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi's corner looks worried!
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Frank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mousasi
this is getting worse and worse for Mousasi
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock circles around Mousasi
Frank steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
High kick from Frank Shamrock!
Mousasi seems to be done!
That brutal impact left Mousasi laid out on the mat! Frank Shamrock's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
Winner is Frank Shamrock by KO (High kick) at 4:04 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Okay guys. You need to show up if you want to win. Frank showed up. Gegard didn't. His team neglects him?
Gegard Mousasi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Gegard Mousasi 's leg.
Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Some nice shots from Frank Shamrock
that stun Mousasi.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Mousasi.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mousasi launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Frank
falls short.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Frank launches a kick
Mousasi checks it and keeps distance.
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Gegard Mousasi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Frank Shamrock's head...
Frank leans out of the way.
Frank is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mousasi blocks and pushes his opponent.
Frank misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Frank Shamrock moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock chases Mousasi and launches a few perfect strikes
Mousasi ducks backwards and avoids them.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi jabs at Frank
to no visible effect.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Nothing from this... Frank Shamrock seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock checks the kick.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Frank is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mousasi has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Middle kick from Frank.
Mousasi receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Some nice shots from Frank Shamrock
that stun Mousasi.
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Nose
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Frank is doing a great job covering himself up.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Frank
Mousasi is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank catch Gegard Mousasi 's left arm and tries a kimura
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gegard Mousasi holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Frank ducks under...
Mousasi seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mousasi misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Mousasi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank launches a kick
Mousasi checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Shamrock with a right hand.
Frank steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Frank Shamrock is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi's corner looks worried!
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Frank manages to dodge it
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Frank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mousasi
this is getting worse and worse for Mousasi
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Frank blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock circles around Mousasi
Frank steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
High kick from Frank Shamrock!
Mousasi seems to be done!
That brutal impact left Mousasi laid out on the mat! Frank Shamrock's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
Winner is Frank Shamrock by KO (High kick) at 4:04 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 25/34 (74%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 136 s
Okay guys. You need to show up if you want to win. Frank showed up. Gegard didn't. His team neglects him?
x8 
lol Whoever owns him, beware... ??? 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!