Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 21:10:06 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock! Frank Shamrock! This is what the people are chanting here.
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Chael Sonnen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sonnen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Chael Sonnen
that stun Frank.
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chael Sonnen paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes Sonnen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Body kick by Chael Sonnen...
is blocked.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank suddenly holds Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen 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 Frank's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Chael Sonnen down... Sonnen stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sonnen's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Those punches are hitting! Sonnen covers his head!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's chin with an uppercut while Sonnen lands some great crosses.
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes Sonnen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock hovers above Sonnen
Good punches to Sonnen's body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Terrible one sided match... Sonnen was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Sonnen won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
Sonnen moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Frank's thigh!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Sonnen to try and defend better.
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
Frank eyes him warily.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's chin with an uppercut while Sonnen lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
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 Sonnen's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Frank blocks and pushes his opponent.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Sonnen with punches
Sonnen reels from the strikes.
Sonnen's Right eye is beginning to swell
Sonnen moves forward looking for some action
Chael Sonnen shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen circles out and slips free of Frank Shamrock's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
makes Sonnen stumble back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches towards Sonnen's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sonnen seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Sonnen grab one of Frank Shamrock's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Frank Shamrock landed hard on his back
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Chael Sonnen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen moves on the ground
Chael Sonnen moves to side mount
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Sonnen has one hook in and keeps working!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Chael Sonnen slides his arm under Frank Shamrock's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Frank Shamrock pulls down on Chael Sonnen's hand and staves off danger
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sonnen 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 Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen has seen better days.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Shovel hook by Chael Sonnen
tags Frank.
Crisp uppercut by Sonnen followed by a hard jab
Frank Shamrock stumbles back.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
grazes Frank's head, but he seems okay.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen 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 Nose is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank's arm is bent at an awful angle! Frank Shamrock's taps again and again
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (kimura) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 29/43 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 651 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/48 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 635 s
Great back and forth fight, with Frank winning, then Sonnen winning, then Frank winning, then Sonnen won.
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Chael Sonnen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Shamrock is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sonnen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Sonnen
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Chael Sonnen
that stun Frank.
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Chael Sonnen paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes Sonnen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Body kick by Chael Sonnen...
is blocked.
Sonnen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank suddenly holds Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen 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 Frank's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Chael Sonnen down... Sonnen stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sonnen's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Those punches are hitting! Sonnen covers his head!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's chin with an uppercut while Sonnen lands some great crosses.
Frank goes to the body...
He punishes Sonnen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frank Shamrock.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock hovers above Sonnen
Good punches to Sonnen's body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Terrible one sided match... Sonnen was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Sonnen won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen throws an uppercut
Frank slips it.
Sonnen moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Frank's thigh!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Sonnen to try and defend better.
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Sonnen decides to launch some tentative punches
Chael Sonnen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
Frank eyes him warily.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Frank measures the resilience of Sonnen's chin with an uppercut while Sonnen lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Frank!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Sonnen is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
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 Sonnen's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Frank blocks and pushes his opponent.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Shamrock attempts to cut off Sonnen with punches
Sonnen reels from the strikes.
Sonnen's Right eye is beginning to swell
Sonnen moves forward looking for some action
Chael Sonnen shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen circles out and slips free of Frank Shamrock's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A right hand from Frank Shamrock
makes Sonnen stumble back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Frank forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches towards Sonnen's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sonnen seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Sonnen grab one of Frank Shamrock's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Frank Shamrock landed hard on his back
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Chael Sonnen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen moves on the ground
Chael Sonnen moves to side mount
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Frank's cornermen are shouting. Chael Sonnen is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
goes nowhere.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Chael Sonnen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen suddenly holds Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frank's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Sonnen has one hook in and keeps working!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Chael Sonnen slides his arm under Frank Shamrock's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Frank Shamrock pulls down on Chael Sonnen's hand and staves off danger
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sonnen 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 Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen has seen better days.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Shovel hook by Chael Sonnen
tags Frank.
Crisp uppercut by Sonnen followed by a hard jab
Frank Shamrock stumbles back.
A high kick from Chael Sonnen
grazes Frank's head, but he seems okay.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen 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 Nose is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank's arm is bent at an awful angle! Frank Shamrock's taps again and again
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (kimura) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 29/43 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 651 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/48 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 635 s
Great back and forth fight, with Frank winning, then Sonnen winning, then Frank winning, then Sonnen won.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!