Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2014 20:37:05 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frank and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Frank's chin! That stops Frank in his tracks!
Frank has a small cut in his Left eye
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Frank seems to be done!
Frank has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Solid shot from Frank Shamrock to the body.
Lyoto didn't like that.
Frank Shamrock is setting up a throw
No dice, Lyoto breaks free.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
puts Frank in a world of hurt!
Body kick by Frank Shamrock...
is blocked.
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Big mistake from Lyoto Machida! Frank tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Frank is unable to lock that and Lyoto breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Frank's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Frank in the abdomen
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Frank receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lyoto is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida 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.
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Lyoto Machida for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Frank!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Frank stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Incredible high kick!
Frank is worried!
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Frank is out! Dan Miragliotta breaks the lock and Frank Shamrock lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Lyoto Machida.
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (North South Choke) at 4:54 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 266 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/16 (94%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 266 s
Yeah, that's how that's done. Machida controlled a lot about where and why this fight took place, and in turn, controlled the fight.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Frank and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Frank's chin! That stops Frank in his tracks!
Frank has a small cut in his Left eye
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Frank seems to be done!
Frank has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Solid shot from Frank Shamrock to the body.
Lyoto didn't like that.
Frank Shamrock is setting up a throw
No dice, Lyoto breaks free.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Frank.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice punches from Frank Shamrock.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A bad move from Frank Shamrock
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
puts Frank in a world of hurt!
Body kick by Frank Shamrock...
is blocked.
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Big mistake from Lyoto Machida! Frank tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Frank is unable to lock that and Lyoto breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Frank's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Frank in the abdomen
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Frank receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lyoto is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Frank's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida 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.
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Frank is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Lyoto Machida for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Frank time to recover. Frank Shamrock seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Right eye
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Frank!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Frank stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Incredible high kick!
Frank is worried!
Frank seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Frank.
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Punishing hold!
Frank is out! Dan Miragliotta breaks the lock and Frank Shamrock lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by Lyoto Machida.
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (North South Choke) at 4:54 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 266 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/16 (94%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 266 s
Yeah, that's how that's done. Machida controlled a lot about where and why this fight took place, and in turn, controlled the fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!