Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2013 16:53:24 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rockhold is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank has a small cut in his Right eye
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A wicked punch by Luke Rockhold
rocks Frank!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank launches a kick
but Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frank studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Luke Rockhold moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Frank Shamrock is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold charges at Frank throwing flurries left and right.
Frank Shamrock gets out of the way.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Luke Rockhold managed to maintain his balances and move away from Frank
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold 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
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Rockhold any adventage in the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Shamrock rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Frank!
Luke Rockhold blocks
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank follows Luke Rockhold
Rockhold fakes a move.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold quickly defends.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Rockhold tries to improve position.
Frank adjusts and closes his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Frank misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Luke Rockhold.
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.
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Frank's face
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
Frank is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rockhold's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Rockhold in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Luke Rockhold'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 Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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 closed guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Frank's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rockhold 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!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Rockhold 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! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
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 Rockhold's moves.
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.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rockhold measures the resilience of Frank's chin with an uppercut while Frank lands some great crosses.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to breaks Luke Rockhold's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Frank doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Frank's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Frank Shamrock's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock falls hard on the mat with Luke Rockhold on top of him
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rockhold is unable to move under Frank control.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Frank has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Rockhold 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! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Frank adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Frank adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Frank is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Frank Shamrock's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Rockhold is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Frank Shamrock's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:56 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Not too bad, but Rockhold had a rock hold on this one. Get it?
Luke Rockhold raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Shamrock and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rockhold is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank has a small cut in his Right eye
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A wicked punch by Luke Rockhold
rocks Frank!
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank launches a kick
but Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frank studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Luke Rockhold moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of Frank, launching a big uppercut
Frank Shamrock is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
Rockhold is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold charges at Frank throwing flurries left and right.
Frank Shamrock gets out of the way.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Luke Rockhold managed to maintain his balances and move away from Frank
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that goes awry.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rockhold stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold 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
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Rockhold any adventage in the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Shamrock rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Frank!
Luke Rockhold blocks
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank follows Luke Rockhold
Rockhold fakes a move.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold quickly defends.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Rockhold tries to improve position.
Frank adjusts and closes his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Frank
Rockhold is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Frank misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Luke Rockhold.
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.
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Frank's face
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
Frank is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rockhold's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Frank
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Rockhold in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Luke Rockhold'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 Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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 closed guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Rockhold
Frank is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold storms over Frank with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Frank's face with his elbows!
Frank's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rockhold 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!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Rockhold 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! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
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 Rockhold's moves.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Rockhold has one of his arm over Frank Shamrock's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
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 Rockhold's moves.
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.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Rockhold measures the resilience of Frank's chin with an uppercut while Frank lands some great crosses.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to breaks Luke Rockhold's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Frank doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Frank's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Frank Shamrock's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold doesn't let Frank get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock falls hard on the mat with Luke Rockhold on top of him
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Frank
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rockhold is unable to move under Frank control.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Frank has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Rockhold 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! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Frank adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Frank!
Frank adopts the turtle defense and Rockhold is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Rockhold 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.
Rockhold moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Frank is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Frank with two hooks in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Frank Shamrock's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Rockhold is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Frank Shamrock's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:56 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Not too bad, but Rockhold had a rock hold on this one. Get it?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!