Post by The Sandmen on May 2, 2016 9:36:51 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
Royce Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
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 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 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 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 holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Royce's thigh!
Several good body shots
land on Royce.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
Royce Gracie 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
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
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 half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves 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
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 suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Royce Gracie gets out of the way.
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank wants nothing of that and pushes Royce.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Frank open guard now
Mario Yamasaki 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 2
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce pummels back into position.
Royce Gracie pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries to control Royce Gracie in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Royce pushes Frank away before he could try anything
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Frank leads with a punch
Royce Gracie evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank Shamrock throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
Royce deflects it.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock hooks Royce's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Brilliant combination from Royce Gracie
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Frank.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Royce's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce Gracie paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Royce is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Frank's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
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 Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 3
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Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Frank wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Royce ducks backwards and avoids them.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Royce Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock steps forward and fires a high kick!
Royce blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
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
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 Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
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...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
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 Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on 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 full mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
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 moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Frank is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Royce pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering him!
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 half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to turn into his oponent...
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Frank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Royce seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Royce and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Royce Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie 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 half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Royce Gracie tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Royce scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Royce Gracie againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Royce tries to block Frank Shamrock punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Royce launches a knee!
Frank blocks that knee.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce Gracie doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
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
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 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 Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
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 slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce pummels back into position.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Mario Yamasaki breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Frank didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:14 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 25/42 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 35/35 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Big win for Royce. Not sure where the judges would have sided here, but Royce made that irrelevant. Sooo many submissions.
Royce Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
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 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 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 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 holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Frank moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Royce's thigh!
Several good body shots
land on Royce.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Frank.
Royce Gracie 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
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
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 half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Frank struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves 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
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 suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Shamrock!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Royce Gracie gets out of the way.
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Frank wants nothing of that and pushes Royce.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Frank open guard now
Mario Yamasaki 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 2
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Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce pummels back into position.
Royce Gracie pushes away Frank trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frank doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries to control Royce Gracie in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Royce pushes Frank away before he could try anything
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Royce studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Frank leads with a punch
Royce Gracie evades but whiffs with a counter.
Frank Shamrock throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Frank Shamrock.
Royce deflects it.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock hooks Royce's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Brilliant combination from Royce Gracie
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Frank.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Royce's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce Gracie paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Royce is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Shamrock is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Frank's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
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 Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 3
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Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frank
Frank wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Royce ducks backwards and avoids them.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Frank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Shamrock sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Royce Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Frank's chin
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank's Chin is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock steps forward and fires a high kick!
Royce blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
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
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 Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
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...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Royce.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
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 Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on 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 full mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Frank in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
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 moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Royce moves back and takes a deep breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Frank is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Royce pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering him!
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 half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Frank won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Frank ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to turn into his oponent...
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Frank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Royce seems staggered and Frank Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Royce and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Royce Gracie slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie 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 half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Royce Gracie tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Royce scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Royce Gracie againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Royce tries to block Frank Shamrock punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Royce launches a knee!
Frank blocks that knee.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce Gracie doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
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
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Frank's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 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 Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
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 slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Royce moves forward and holds Frank
The fighters are clinching.
Frank gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce pummels back into position.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Mario Yamasaki breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Frank didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:14 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 25/42 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 35/35 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Big win for Royce. Not sure where the judges would have sided here, but Royce made that irrelevant. Sooo many submissions.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!