Post by The Sandmen on Sept 25, 2015 10:24:18 GMT -5
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie 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!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Royce Gracie 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!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Royce has one hook in and keeps working!
Royce is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Royce Gracie's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Royce Gracie down... Royce stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
Royce Gracie dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Royce Gracie.
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Round 2
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Royce goes to the body...
his punches graze Frank's arm.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce Gracie rolls over himself and stands up while Frank Shamrock rolls on his back.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Royce's head
Those punches are hitting! Royce covers his head!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Royce Gracie's ribs!
Royce struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank avoids getting cornered.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Royce blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Frank's arms and counters the punches.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Frank tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Frank Shamrock to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Royce fires low kicks
punishing Frank's legs repeatedly.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Royce Gracie wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank and Royce are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Royce's leg!
Royce closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce 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 half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frank leads with a punch
Royce Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank tries to grapple
Royce moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Middle kick from Frank.
Royce receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank Shamrock charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Royce Gracie.
Even nicer blocks from Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
Royce has a small cut in his Mouth
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Frank!
Royce Gracie blocks
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Royce Gracie shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Royce Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie 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.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Royce open guard now
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 8/28 (29%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 969 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 969 s
These two are ridiculously evenly matched. BOth were aggressive and effective, but at the same time, their opponent was defensive and skilled. Lots of work, little proximity to a finish, good fighters with bright futures.
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie 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!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Royce Gracie 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!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Frank Shamrock to his stomach and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frank! Royce has one hook in and keeps working!
Royce is in rear mount over Frank with one hook in
Frank is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Frank holds Royce Gracie's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Royce Gracie down... Royce stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
Royce Gracie dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Shamrock
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Royce Gracie.
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Round 2
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Royce goes to the body...
his punches graze Frank's arm.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie and Frank engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce Gracie rolls over himself and stands up while Frank Shamrock rolls on his back.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
The fighters are clinching.
Frank struggles and launches a few punches to Royce's head
Those punches are hitting! Royce covers his head!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Royce Gracie's ribs!
Royce struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank avoids getting cornered.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce launches a kick
but Frank Shamrock avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Royce blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Frank's arms and counters the punches.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Frank tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Frank Shamrock to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Royce fires low kicks
punishing Frank's legs repeatedly.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Royce Gracie wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank and Royce are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Royce's leg!
Royce closes his legs around Frank Shamrock's leg. Frank is not able to move away now!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce 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 half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Royce's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frank leads with a punch
Royce Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank tries to grapple
Royce moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Middle kick from Frank.
Royce receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Frank's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Frank Shamrock charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank catch Royce Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Royce Gracie.
Even nicer blocks from Frank.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Frank Shamrock
that forces Royce to try and defend better.
Royce has a small cut in his Mouth
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Frank!
Royce Gracie blocks
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Royce Gracie shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Royce Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie 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.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Royce open guard now
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 8/28 (29%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 969 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 969 s
These two are ridiculously evenly matched. BOth were aggressive and effective, but at the same time, their opponent was defensive and skilled. Lots of work, little proximity to a finish, good fighters with bright futures.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!