Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2012 12:13:16 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan).
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:08 Round 1 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Koscheck with a right hand.
Koscheck steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Frank wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Koscheck staggers backwards. Frank wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and moves laterally.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank covers himself well
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Frank.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize 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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Koscheck seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Josh Koscheck 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
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls him over and takes his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Frank
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
Good job by Frank blocking and slipping the blows.
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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck deflects and sidesteps.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 half guard over Koscheck
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck is not able to stop Koscheck ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Frank Shamrock
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Frank Shamrock circles around Koscheck
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank gets a good position on the ground. ..
Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The 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.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock 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 Koscheck's moves.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
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.
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Frank's face!
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Koscheck has reasons to be worried.
Frank is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
Koscheck ties him up.
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Judge: Frank Shamrock 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Josh Koscheck 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Frank Shamrock 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Josh Koscheck 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Frank Shamrock 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Josh Koscheck 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/49 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 641 s
A decent performance by Frank Shamrock today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging.
Nice effort tonight from Josh Koscheck who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Josh Koscheck touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:08 Round 1 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Koscheck with a right hand.
Koscheck steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Frank wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Koscheck staggers backwards. Frank wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and moves laterally.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Josh Koscheck is unable to take him down
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frank covers himself well
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Frank.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Koscheck any adventage in the ground.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Koscheck blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize 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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Koscheck is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Koscheck seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Josh Koscheck 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
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls him over and takes his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Frank
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
Good job by Frank blocking and slipping the blows.
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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Koscheck deflects and sidesteps.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 half guard over Koscheck
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Koscheck is not able to stop Koscheck ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Frank Shamrock
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Frank Shamrock circles around Koscheck
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Koscheck's cheek! Koscheck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Frank gets a good position on the ground. ..
Koscheck holds Frank Shamrock arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The 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.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Frank
Koscheck is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank Shamrock 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 Koscheck's moves.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
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.
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Frank's face!
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Koscheck has reasons to be worried.
Frank is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Koscheck
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
Koscheck ties him up.
Frank misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Josh Koscheck moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Judge: Frank Shamrock 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Josh Koscheck 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Frank Shamrock 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Josh Koscheck 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Frank Shamrock 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Josh Koscheck 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 22/49 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 641 s
A decent performance by Frank Shamrock today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging.
Nice effort tonight from Josh Koscheck who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!