Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2015 14:15:34 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Chael Sonnen looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sonnen's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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
As the fight continues it seems that Chael Sonnen is taking the best of the fight.
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 full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
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
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chael Sonnen is in full 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.
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Sonnen is trying to lift Frank!
Brilliant side slam!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
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
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
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
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.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sonnen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sonnen tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
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
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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
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
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Sonnen waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Chael Sonnen is on half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and advance towards Frank trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Sonnen decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank tries to fight back with his feet and Sonnen just needs another plan now.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to hit Chael Sonnen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sonnen steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Sonnen cartwheels towards Frank!
Frank fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Sonnen tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank has Sonnen controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sonnen is unable to move under Frank control.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chael Sonnen cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Sonnen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen moves on the ground
Sonnen cannot take advantage in the ground
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
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
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!
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
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sonnen spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Sonnen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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
Chael Sonnen pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
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 Mouth is beginning to swell
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
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!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Sonnen is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Frank Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chael Sonnen unil he can pull his arm free! Sonnen lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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 Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chael Sonnen.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over 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.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Chael Sonnen 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 5
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Chael Sonnen tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank ribs hard
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Shamrock.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good front kick from Frank!
Chael Sonnen blocks
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Sonnen knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Sonnen locks it in and circles towards Frank's head. It's deep and Frank Shamrock is forced to tap out!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:51 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 82/120 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1014 s
Sonnen brought some legit-game.
Chael Sonnen looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sonnen's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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
As the fight continues it seems that Chael Sonnen is taking the best of the fight.
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 full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
Frank is not making himself an easy target.
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
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
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Frank Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frank's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chael Sonnen is in full 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.
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Shamrock! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Shamrock doesn't defend himself!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Sonnen is trying to lift Frank!
Brilliant side slam!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Frank tries to counter Sonnen's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
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
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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
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
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.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Frank Shamrock sits high on Chael Sonnen's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sonnen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sonnen tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
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
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen tries a middle kick
Frank Shamrock blocks and steps away.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
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
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
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Sonnen
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Chael Sonnen sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Sonnen waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Chael Sonnen is on half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sonnen is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and advance towards Frank trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Sonnen decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Frank's guard.
Frank tries to fight back with his feet and Sonnen just needs another plan now.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to hit Chael Sonnen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sonnen steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Sonnen cartwheels towards Frank!
Frank fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Sonnen is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Sonnen is in open guard over Frank now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frank's face!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Sonnen tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Frank has a small cut in his Forehead
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank has Sonnen controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sonnen is unable to move under Frank control.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Chael Sonnen forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen tries to open Frank's guard...
Frank breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chael Sonnen cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Terrible one sided match... Frank was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Sonnen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen moves on the ground
Sonnen cannot take advantage in the ground
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
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Frank steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Sonnen
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Frank
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!
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
Sonnen misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Frank anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sonnen spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Sonnen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sonnen is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Frank
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
Chael Sonnen pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Frank's face!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
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 Mouth is beginning to swell
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Sonnen tries to open up Frank Shamrock's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Frank in the side of the head
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
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!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Frank
Chael Sonnen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Sonnen is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Frank Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Frank locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Chael Sonnen unil he can pull his arm free! Sonnen lost his dominant position.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
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 Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Shamrock, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Sonnen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
Frank holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chael Sonnen.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over 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.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Chael Sonnen 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 5
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Chael Sonnen tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank ribs hard
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Sonnen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock slightly pushes Sonnen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sonnen has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Shamrock.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good front kick from Frank!
Chael Sonnen blocks
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Frank
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Sonnen knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Chael Sonnen isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Sonnen is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Sonnen locks it in and circles towards Frank's head. It's deep and Frank Shamrock is forced to tap out!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:51 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 82/120 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1014 s
Sonnen brought some legit-game.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!