Post by The Sandmen on Sept 12, 2016 8:44:07 GMT -5
Matt Hughes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Hughes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 closed guard over Hughes
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Hughes locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
The punches go wide.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Hughes closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Hughes creates space and scrambles 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 2:55 in the 1 round
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hughes moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hughes Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar looks tight...
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Hughes is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Matt Hughes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Matt Hughes's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Hughes's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Hughes easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank tries to end this with a RNC!
Hughes manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Hughes control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Matt Hughes's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Hughes's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Matt Hughes pulls down on Frank Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes 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.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hughes launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Hughes.
A bad move from Matt Hughes
allows Frank to land a solid head kick.
Hughes's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right cheek
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes looks rattled! Frank Shamrock sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Matt Hughes is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Hughes's Right eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 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.
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Matt Hughes's face!
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hughes from the ground!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Frank Shamrock launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Frank Shamrock has left Hughes laying flat on the mat!
Hughes's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/24 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Frank brings a surprising and elite level performance. We might have a Gilbert Melendez in this tournament.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Hughes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes 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 closed guard over Hughes
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Hughes won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hughes is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Matt Hughes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Hughes locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Matt Hughes hovers above Frank
Good punches to Frank's body.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
The punches go wide.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frank with a double overhooks!
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Hughes closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Hughes creates space and scrambles 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 2:55 in the 1 round
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Matt Hughes is unable to take him down
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Hughes just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hughes moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hughes Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar looks tight...
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Matt Hughes is standing now.
Hughes is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
It lands flush with Matt Hughes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Hughes's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Hughes
Frank is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hughes misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Matt Hughes to open his guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Hughes goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
Frank seems staggered and Matt Hughes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Matt Hughes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matt Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hughes into his guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Hughes!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls him over and takes his back!
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock tries to get his arm under Matt Hughes's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Hughes's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Hughes easily defends the attempt.
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank tries to end this with a RNC!
Hughes manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes has Frank controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Frank is unable to move under Hughes control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Matt Hughes's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Hughes's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Matt Hughes pulls down on Frank Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hughes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank is in rear mount over Hughes
Hughes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Shamrock pushes Matt Hughes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes 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 Matt Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes 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.
Hughes clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Hughes's arm and tries an armbar!
Hughes holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Hughes's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Hughes in half guard.
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Frank put Matt Hughes in closed guard.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Frank
Hughes tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Hughes! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hughes launches a stiff jab!
Frank ducks that one.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Frank Shamrock
tags Hughes.
A bad move from Matt Hughes
allows Frank to land a solid head kick.
Hughes's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Hughes's Right cheek
Matt Hughes seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Shamrock!
Matt Hughes looks rattled! Frank Shamrock sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Matt Hughes is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Hughes's Right eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank is standing while Hughes is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Hughes's guard.
Hughes didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Hughes
Frank moves on the ground
Frank Shamrock moves to side mount
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 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.
Terrible one sided match... Hughes was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Matt Hughes's face!
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hughes from the ground!
Hughes has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Frank Shamrock has left Hughes staggered! Frank Shamrock should try push forward now and finish this!
Hughes stumbles backwards staggered and Frank Shamrock launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Hughes is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Frank Shamrock has left Hughes laying flat on the mat!
Hughes's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/24 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Frank brings a surprising and elite level performance. We might have a Gilbert Melendez in this tournament.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!