Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2013 21:55:47 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Frank Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Shamrock with a right hand.
Great hook by Wanderlei Silva! Frank Shamrock is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Wanderlei with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Wanderlei may be in trouble!
Wanderlei Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Frank!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
almost puts his head in the path of Wanderlei's kick.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
Good job by Wanderlei blocking and slipping the blows.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Wanderlei breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Frank misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Frank
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Frank
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Wanderlei Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Wanderlei misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank suddenly holds Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Wanderlei.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Wanderlei Silva seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Wanderlei pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei checks it.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank follows Wanderlei Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Frank needs to stop playing Wanderlei Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Frank launches a kick
but Wanderlei Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Frank's ribs.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva struggles a bit before breaking Frank's attemp of grappling
Wanderlei cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Frank can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank launches a furious hook!
Wanderlei ducks under and pushes Frank Shamrock creating some space.
Frank misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Even nicer blocks from Wanderlei.
Frank is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
that stun Frank.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Frank is wobbling!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
Wanderlei is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Wanderlei has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frank.
Nicely done! Wanderlei now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Wanderlei is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Frank, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Wanderlei moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Wanderlei is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Frank, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Wanderlei moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Wanderlei tries to use some of his tricky moves but Wanderlei's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Wanderlei Silva's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank tries to free his leg...
Wanderlei doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Wanderlei
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Nose
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Frank steps forward
Wanderlei Silva catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left Frank staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock looks rattled! Wanderlei Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left Frank staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a head kick!
Vicious high kick!
Wanderlei Silva turns out the lights for Frank! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Head kick) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 350 s
This started really even and back and forth. Then Silva started moving a tiny bit a head, and began doing like, 5 damage to every 4 Shamrock damage. Then slowly 5:3, then 2:1, then finally it was all Silva, having just worn Frank down too much to continue the back and forth onslaught.
Frank Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Shamrock with a right hand.
Great hook by Wanderlei Silva! Frank Shamrock is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei moves backwards and gestures for Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Wanderlei with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Wanderlei may be in trouble!
Wanderlei Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Frank!
Wanderlei Silva goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Wanderlei only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
almost puts his head in the path of Wanderlei's kick.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Wanderlei Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Wanderlei Silva and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Wanderlei.
Good job by Wanderlei blocking and slipping the blows.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Wanderlei breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Frank misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Wanderlei's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Frank
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Wanderlei Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Frank
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Wanderlei Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Wanderlei misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank suddenly holds Wanderlei Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
Wanderlei can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Wanderlei.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Wanderlei Silva seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Wanderlei jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Wanderlei Silva's ribs!
Wanderlei struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Wanderlei pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei checks it.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank follows Wanderlei Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Frank needs to stop playing Wanderlei Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Frank launches a kick
but Wanderlei Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Wanderlei
that lands on Frank Shamrock's leg.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Frank's ribs.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Wanderlei Silva struggles a bit before breaking Frank's attemp of grappling
Wanderlei cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Frank can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank launches a furious hook!
Wanderlei ducks under and pushes Frank Shamrock creating some space.
Frank misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Frank and raining down combinations!
Frank's corner looks worried!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Even nicer blocks from Wanderlei.
Frank is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Wanderlei Silva
that stun Frank.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frank Shamrock! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Wanderlei is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Frank is wobbling!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
Wanderlei is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Wanderlei has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frank.
Nicely done! Wanderlei now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Wanderlei is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Frank, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Wanderlei moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Wanderlei is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Frank, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Wanderlei moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Wanderlei tries to use some of his tricky moves but Wanderlei's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Wanderlei Silva's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank tries to free his leg...
Wanderlei doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Wanderlei
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Frank is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Nose
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Shamrock.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Wanderlei suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Wanderlei Silva!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Frank steps forward
Wanderlei Silva catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left Frank staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock looks rattled! Wanderlei Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Frank Shamrock is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right cheek
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
That punishment by Wanderlei Silva has left Frank staggered! Wanderlei Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Wanderlei Silva moves forward and launches a head kick!
Vicious high kick!
Wanderlei Silva turns out the lights for Frank! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (Head kick) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 350 s
This started really even and back and forth. Then Silva started moving a tiny bit a head, and began doing like, 5 damage to every 4 Shamrock damage. Then slowly 5:3, then 2:1, then finally it was all Silva, having just worn Frank down too much to continue the back and forth onslaught.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!