Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2013 17:24:50 GMT -5
Rousimar Palhares is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Shamrock looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Toquinho and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock swings...
hard impact to Toquinho 's face!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Chin
Frank Shamrock tries a high kick!
Toquinho was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Toquinho 's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Toquinho .
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Toquinho 's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Rousimar Palhares ribs and the tries to trip him
Toquinho loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
Toquinho struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Rousimar Palhares seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Rousimar Palhares 's ribs!
Rousimar Palhares 's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Rousimar Palhares down... Toquinho stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Toquinho 's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Frank gets hold of a leg and trips Toquinho to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Toquinho 's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Toquinho is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Frank
Toquinho is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Quick hook by Rousimar Palhares
Good shot! Frank has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries a middle kick
Toquinho blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Toquinho throws a lazy kick
Frank dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Toquinho evades.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Toquinho moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock checks the kick.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rousimar Palhares jumps back and jabs
Toquinho seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Shamrock and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank Shamrock and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank leads with a punch
Rousimar Palhares evades but whiffs with a counter.
Toquinho misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Toquinho 's thigh!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A left hook from Frank
grazes the chin of Toquinho .
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Toquinho 's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Toquinho launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Right eye
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Toquinho 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Toquinho goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank is locking that Americana...
Frank is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Frank is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Toquinho didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (armbar) at 2:46 Round 2
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 19/29 (66%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Frank was able to keep ROusimar at a safe distance, which never let Rousi get into the positions he wanted to be in to win this fight. After using that stand-up advantage to wear Palhares out, Shamrock took him down and locked in the sub. Not easy to get out of a Shamrock sub at the best of times, let alone when you are half conscious.
Frank Shamrock looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Toquinho and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank Shamrock swings...
hard impact to Toquinho 's face!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Chin
Frank Shamrock tries a high kick!
Toquinho was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Toquinho 's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Toquinho .
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Toquinho 's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch to Rousimar Palhares ribs and the tries to trip him
Toquinho loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
Toquinho struggles and launches a few punches to Frank's head
Nothing from this... Rousimar Palhares seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Rousimar Palhares 's ribs!
Rousimar Palhares 's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Rousimar Palhares down... Toquinho stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Toquinho 's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Frank gets hold of a leg and trips Toquinho to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Toquinho 's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Toquinho is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Frank
Toquinho is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Quick hook by Rousimar Palhares
Good shot! Frank has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries a middle kick
Toquinho blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Toquinho throws a lazy kick
Frank dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Toquinho evades.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Toquinho moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Frank Shamrock checks the kick.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Rousimar Palhares jumps back and jabs
Toquinho seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Shamrock and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank Shamrock and Toquinho engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank leads with a punch
Rousimar Palhares evades but whiffs with a counter.
Toquinho misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Toquinho 's thigh!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A left hook from Frank
grazes the chin of Toquinho .
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Toquinho 's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Toquinho launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Right eye
Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Toquinho 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Toquinho goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Toquinho
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rousimar Palhares .
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank is locking that Americana...
Frank is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Frank is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Toquinho Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Toquinho didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (armbar) at 2:46 Round 2
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 19/29 (66%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Frank was able to keep ROusimar at a safe distance, which never let Rousi get into the positions he wanted to be in to win this fight. After using that stand-up advantage to wear Palhares out, Shamrock took him down and locked in the sub. Not easy to get out of a Shamrock sub at the best of times, let alone when you are half conscious.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!