Post by The Sandmen on Apr 30, 2012 18:39:46 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Frank Shamrock chants all around the place!
Chris Leben looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Frank while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank hyper-extended his left leg
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank is holding Chris Leben's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leben Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Shamrock tries to open Leben's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frank Shamrock. Leben is unable to cover himself now!
Leben's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Leben breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Leben.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Leben shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Leben breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Leben! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Leben.
Leben uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Leben's face!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Leben.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with two hooks in
Leben is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Leben holds Frank Shamrock's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank throws a lazy kick
Leben blocks and keeps his distance.
Leben misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Crushing shot to Leben's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Frank is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Leben is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Leben is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chris Leben in closed guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
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 2
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Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Leben's chin! That stops Leben in his tracks!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Leben
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Leben is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Leben's moves on the ground.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Leben has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Leben control.
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Leben has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Leben is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Leben holds Frank Shamrock's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Leben is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Leben is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank follows Chris Leben
only to get counter punched in a big way! Frank needs to stop playing Chris Leben's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chris Leben and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Leben's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Frank pushes Chris Leben and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Leben
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Chris Leben is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Leben tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Leben's mind is definitely in the fight, Frank just got nailed! Chris Leben saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Frank moves aside and dodges.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Leben's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chris Leben tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Leben.
The kick just misses.
Leben misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Leben's guard.
Leben didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Leben now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Leben throws a low kick
Frank Shamrock blocks.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Leben tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben 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
Leben climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chris Leben tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Frank Shamrock's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Leben!
Superb haymaker by Leben
that lands on Frank's face like a cannon ball!
Frank's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Leben's chin with an uppercut while Leben lands some great crosses.
Leben's Mouth is beginning to swell
Frank steps backwards away from Chris Leben. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chris Leben tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Leben who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Leben takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Chris Leben is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Leben only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Leben pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Leben closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank suddenly holds Chris Leben's arm and tries an armbar!
Leben can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Leben is in Frank open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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A wicked punch by Chris Leben
rocks Frank!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Frank launches a hook to the body
Chris Leben moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Leben into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Chris Leben with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Chris Leben is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Leben tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chris Leben is standing now.
Leben begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
this is getting worse and worse for Frank
Frank's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Leben wants nothing of that and pushes Frank.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Leben!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Leben doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Leben who put distance between them
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Leben who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Leben steps for a throw
Frank Shamrock is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Chris Leben is in side 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.
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Chris Leben uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Leben is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard 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.
Chris Leben tries to better his position on the ground...
Leben breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Leben is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Chris Leben is in side 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 Leben's moves.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Leben breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from Chris Leben
surprises Frank!
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Leben just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Leben moves aside and dodges.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Leben feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Leben.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Leben receives a hard blow on his right leg!
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Chris Leben tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Frank's face
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Leben throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chris Leben checks the kick.
Frank Shamrock goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Chris Leben goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Leben tries to move to full mount
Leben succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Chris Leben 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.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Leben rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Leben is in rear mount over Frank
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben tries to end this with a RNC!
Frank struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That RNC from Chris Leben appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Frank struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Frank struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Frank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Leben
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank tries to free his leg...
Leben doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Leben is trying to counter now!
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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 closed guard over Leben
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben 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.
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Leben drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Frank to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Frank.
Winner is Chris Leben by TKO (GnP) at 3:39 Round 5
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 31/49 (63%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 26/33 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Chris Leben. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
People at Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Frank's awesome performance was worth the money.
I only can thank Chris Leben and Frank Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Chris Leben looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Frank while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank hyper-extended his left leg
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank is holding Chris Leben's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leben Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Shamrock tries to open Leben's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frank Shamrock. Leben is unable to cover himself now!
Leben's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Leben breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Leben.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Leben shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Leben breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Frank tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Leben! Frank has one hook in and keeps working!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Leben.
Leben uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank Shamrock fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Leben's face!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Frank has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Leben.
Nicely done! Frank now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with two hooks in
Leben is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Leben holds Frank Shamrock's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank throws a lazy kick
Leben blocks and keeps his distance.
Leben misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Crushing shot to Leben's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Frank is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Leben is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Leben is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Frank
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chris Leben in closed guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
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 2
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Frank Shamrock throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Leben's chin! That stops Leben in his tracks!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Leben
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Leben is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Leben's moves on the ground.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Leben has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Leben control.
Frank is in rear mount over Leben
Leben has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Leben is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Leben holds Frank Shamrock's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Leben is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Leben is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank follows Chris Leben
only to get counter punched in a big way! Frank needs to stop playing Chris Leben's game or he'll get knocked out!
Chris Leben and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Leben's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Frank pushes Chris Leben and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank moves forward and holds Leben
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Chris Leben is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Leben tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Leben's mind is definitely in the fight, Frank just got nailed! Chris Leben saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Frank moves aside and dodges.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Leben's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chris Leben tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Leben.
The kick just misses.
Leben misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Leben's guard.
Leben didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Leben now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Leben throws a low kick
Frank Shamrock blocks.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Leben tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben 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
Leben climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chris Leben tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Frank Shamrock's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
surprises Leben!
Superb haymaker by Leben
that lands on Frank's face like a cannon ball!
Frank's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Mouth
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Leben's chin with an uppercut while Leben lands some great crosses.
Leben's Mouth is beginning to swell
Frank steps backwards away from Chris Leben. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chris Leben tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Leben who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Leben takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Chris Leben is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Leben only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Leben pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Leben
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Leben closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chris Leben
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chris Leben...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chris Leben
Frank suddenly holds Chris Leben's arm and tries an armbar!
Leben can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Frank
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chris Leben is in Frank open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Leben throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Frank's face with those brutal elbows! Frank needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frank's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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A wicked punch by Chris Leben
rocks Frank!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Frank launches a hook to the body
Chris Leben moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Leben into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Chris Leben with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Chris Leben is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Frank is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Leben tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chris Leben is standing now.
Leben begins to launch a barrage of punches over Frank
this is getting worse and worse for Frank
Frank's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Leben wants nothing of that and pushes Frank.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Leben!
Frank is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frank's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Leben doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Leben who put distance between them
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Left eye
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Leben who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Leben steps for a throw
Frank Shamrock is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Chris Leben is in side 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.
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Chris Leben uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Leben is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard 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.
Chris Leben tries to better his position on the ground...
Leben breaks the closed guard of Frank Shamrock and moves to half guard
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chris Leben looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Leben is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Chris Leben is in side 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 Leben's moves.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Leben breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible haymaker from Chris Leben!
You can see Frank Shamrock's head being snapped backwards!
A right hand from Chris Leben
surprises Frank!
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Leben just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Leben moves aside and dodges.
Leben tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Leben feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulverizing punch to Frank's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Frank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Leben.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Leben receives a hard blow on his right leg!
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Chris Leben tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Frank's face
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Leben throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chris Leben checks the kick.
Frank Shamrock goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Leben looks to counter!
Chris Leben goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Leben
He is not able to do it
Chris Leben is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Leben tries to move to full mount
Leben succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Chris Leben 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.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Leben rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Leben is in rear mount over Frank
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben tries to end this with a RNC!
Frank struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That RNC from Chris Leben appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Frank struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Frank struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Frank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Leben
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank tries to free his leg...
Leben doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Leben is trying to counter now!
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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 closed guard over Leben
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chris Leben 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.
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Leben drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Frank to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Frank.
Winner is Chris Leben by TKO (GnP) at 3:39 Round 5
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 31/49 (63%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 26/33 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Chris Leben. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
People at Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Frank's awesome performance was worth the money.
I only can thank Chris Leben and Frank Shamrock for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!