Post by The Sandmen on Feb 25, 2013 19:07:10 GMT -5
Matt Hughes is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
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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Matt Hughes and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Hughes creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Matt Hughes put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hughes's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Matt Hughes manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes rolls over himself and stands up while Frank Shamrock rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hughes jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Hughes pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank grab one of Matt Hughes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frank Shamrock throw Hughes to the mat like a ragdoll
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Hughes tries to move to full mount
Hughes succeeds
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes 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 Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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 Hughes's moves.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
That punishment by Matt Hughes has left Frank staggered! Matt Hughes should try push forward now and finish this!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Frank Shamrock!
Frank Shamrock is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes positions himself and tries to finish this!
Matt Hughes storms Frank Shamrock's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Frank Shamrock to defend himself!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Frank Shamrock is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Matt Hughes has left Frank laying flat on the mat!
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (GnP) at 4:08 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 42/68 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Did we think it was going any other way? I guess ya never know, and these guys have been performing evenly lately, but meh.
Frank Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Matt Hughes and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Matt Hughes jumps back and jabs
Hughes seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Hughes creates enough space to control Frank Shamrock's leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Matt Hughes put Frank in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hughes's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Matt Hughes manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Hughes rolls over himself and stands up while Frank Shamrock rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Hughes viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Matt Hughes is in closed 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Hughes fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Hughes, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hughes jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Hughes pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank grab one of Matt Hughes's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frank Shamrock throw Hughes to the mat like a ragdoll
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Matt Hughes is on his feet again.
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Frank
Hughes tries to move to full mount
Hughes succeeds
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes 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 Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Hughes in his guard...
Matt Hughes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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 Hughes's moves.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hughes.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Matt Hughes tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hughes drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Matt Hughes in his guard.
Matt Hughes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Hughes is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
That punishment by Matt Hughes has left Frank staggered! Matt Hughes should try push forward now and finish this!
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Frank Shamrock!
Frank Shamrock is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Matt Hughes positions himself and tries to finish this!
Matt Hughes storms Frank Shamrock's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Frank Shamrock to defend himself!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Hughes knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Frank Shamrock is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Matt Hughes has left Frank laying flat on the mat!
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Matt Hughes by KO (GnP) at 4:08 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 42/68 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Did we think it was going any other way? I guess ya never know, and these guys have been performing evenly lately, but meh.