Post by The Sandmen on Dec 23, 2016 12:17:53 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki shifts back and forth nervously.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aoki is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Frank Shamrock and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Aoki open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Frank Shamrock lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Frank Shamrock is running out of time!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Aoki blocks a few elbows and now Frank Shamrock will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aoki's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. 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.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Aoki is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aoki is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shinya Aoki's face!
Shinya Aoki 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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aoki Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Frank steps for a throw
Shinya Aoki is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Frank Shamrock doesn't let Shinya Aoki get in on his legs.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shinya Aoki doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Frank Shamrock!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Aoki now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aoki is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
Frank is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Frank is doing a great job covering himself up.
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Aoki is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3
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Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
that forces Frank to try and defend better.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
1:23 Round 3 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Frank just needs another plan now.
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Aoki now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki is not able to stop Aoki ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
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 Aoki
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Shinya Aoki to the body.
Frank blocks in time.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Frank's neck!
Frank pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki 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!
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets 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.
Aoki pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Frank has to retreat
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shinya Aoki. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Frank rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Aoki time to recover. Shinya Aoki seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Frank Shamrock to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Aoki blocks.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Aoki's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Shinya Aoki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Frank creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 972 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/13 (85%)
Takedowns 12/1 (1200%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 958 s
Submission. Clinic. In the end, size prevailed. Interesting matchup. I dug it.
Frank Shamrock is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aoki is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Frank Shamrock and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Aoki open guard now
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Frank Shamrock lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Frank Shamrock is running out of time!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Aoki blocks a few elbows and now Frank Shamrock will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aoki's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Frank and it cost him top position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. 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.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Frank.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Frank Shamrock is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Aoki is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aoki is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Shinya Aoki's face!
Shinya Aoki 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
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki postures up and breaks the triangle.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aoki Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Frank steps for a throw
Shinya Aoki is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Frank Shamrock doesn't let Shinya Aoki get in on his legs.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shinya Aoki doesn't let Frank Shamrock get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Frank Shamrock!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Aoki now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aoki is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki throws a flurry of punches at Frank...
Frank is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Frank is doing a great job covering himself up.
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Aoki is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3
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Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Frank Shamrock is unable to take him down
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
that forces Frank to try and defend better.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
1:23 Round 3 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Frank just needs another plan now.
Frank is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Aoki now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shinya Aoki is not able to stop Aoki ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
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 Aoki
Frank moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Shinya Aoki to the body.
Frank blocks in time.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Frank's neck!
Frank pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki 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!
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frank is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock isolates Shinya Aoki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shinya Aoki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank moves on the ground..
He gets 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.
Aoki pushes Frank Shamrock and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Frank has to retreat
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shinya Aoki. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
Frank's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Frank rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Shamrock is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Aoki
Frank Shamrock was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frank Shamrock for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Aoki time to recover. Shinya Aoki seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Frank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frank.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Frank Shamrock to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Aoki
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frank goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Aoki blocks.
Frank misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Aoki's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
Frank Shamrock has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Shinya Aoki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Aoki is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Frank creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Frank
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Frank is able to break the lock.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 972 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/13 (85%)
Takedowns 12/1 (1200%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 958 s
Submission. Clinic. In the end, size prevailed. Interesting matchup. I dug it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!