Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2012 15:00:44 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock is the favourite fighter of the crowd at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario).
Gegard Mousasi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Mousasi struggles and protects himself.
Frank misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock grabs Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi gets thrown to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Mousasi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Frank's ribs.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Mousasi catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Frank Shamrock charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mousasi is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes off of Frank Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frank stumbles backwards but Gegard Mousasi chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank goes for a low kick..
Mousasi avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi 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
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Frank
Mousasi tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Frank wraps his legs while he holds Gegard Mousasi 's head... Tight guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gegard Mousasi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gegard Mousasi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Shamrock jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Gegard Mousasi 's leg.
Gegard Mousasi 's knee cap just popped, he can't fight on
Winner is Frank Shamrock by TKO (Leg injury) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Mostly Frank with a small Gegard on the side. No condiments though. Just barebones Gegard. In other news, one of the Shamrocks should have a son named Rick. I donno why but the name Rick Shamrock sounds hilarious to me.
Gegard out until approximately ManMMA 50.
Gegard Mousasi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Mousasi in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Mousasi struggles and protects himself.
Frank misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock grabs Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi gets thrown to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frank looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Mousasi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Frank's ribs.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Mousasi
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Frank Shamrock isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Mousasi
Frank is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Mousasi catch Frank Shamrock's right arm and tries a kimura
Frank Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Frank Shamrock moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Frank Shamrock charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mousasi is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes off of Frank Shamrock and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Frank stumbles backwards but Gegard Mousasi chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Shamrock pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Shamrock
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Frank into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank goes for a low kick..
Mousasi avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Gegard Mousasi 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
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Frank
Mousasi tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Frank wraps his legs while he holds Gegard Mousasi 's head... Tight guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gegard Mousasi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Gegard Mousasi passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Frank
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Shamrock
Blocked by Frank.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gegard Mousasi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Shamrock jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Gegard Mousasi 's leg.
Gegard Mousasi 's knee cap just popped, he can't fight on
Winner is Frank Shamrock by TKO (Leg injury) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Mostly Frank with a small Gegard on the side. No condiments though. Just barebones Gegard. In other news, one of the Shamrocks should have a son named Rick. I donno why but the name Rick Shamrock sounds hilarious to me.
Gegard out until approximately ManMMA 50.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!