Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:51:10 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam).
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Kazushi Sakuraba comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Ken Shamrock's Brother and The Gracie Hunter move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ken Shamrock's Brother goes down.
Ken Shamrock's Brother ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Ken Shamrock's Brother's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Gracie Hunter rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ken Shamrock's Brother spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kazushi Sakuraba slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles to free himself
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Gracie Hunter blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The Gracie Hunter works on the ground with his fingers over Ken Shamrock's Brother's face
Ken Shamrock's Brother shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to show some ground skills
The Gracie Hunter uses his strength to keep The Gracie Hunter at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba and Ken Shamrock's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock's Brother 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 The Gracie Hunter
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move to full mount
Ken Shamrock's Brother succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ken Shamrock's Brother's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock's Brother breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Shamrock spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ken Shamrock's Brother's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Terrible one sided match... Ken Shamrock's Brother was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Ken Shamrock's Brother's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Gracie Hunter is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kazushi Sakuraba slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock's Brother fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Gracie Hunter ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move to full mount
Ken Shamrock's Brother's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock's Brother ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Gracie Hunter pulls his arm out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
The Gracie Hunter only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The Gracie Hunter avoids a dangerous strike from Ken Shamrock's Brother
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter won't budge, forcing Ken Shamrock's Brother to pull guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ken Shamrock's Brother leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
The Gracie Hunter succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground
The Gracie Hunter cannot take advantage in the ground
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ken Shamrock's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
A punch from Kazushi Sakuraba
grazes Ken Shamrock's Brother's left cheek.
Kazushi Sakuraba landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Ken Shamrock's Brother is down! Ken Shamrock's Brother has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (Punch) at 1:37 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
...yep. Nothing further to discuss here.
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Kazushi Sakuraba comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Ken Shamrock's Brother and The Gracie Hunter move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ken Shamrock's Brother goes down.
Ken Shamrock's Brother ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Ken Shamrock's Brother's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Ken Shamrock's Brother is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Gracie Hunter rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Gracie Hunter tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ken Shamrock's Brother spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ken Shamrock's Brother is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Frank Shamrock's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Shamrock manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kazushi Sakuraba slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles to free himself
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Gracie Hunter blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The Gracie Hunter works on the ground with his fingers over Ken Shamrock's Brother's face
Ken Shamrock's Brother shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to show some ground skills
The Gracie Hunter uses his strength to keep The Gracie Hunter at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba and Ken Shamrock's Brother engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock's Brother 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 The Gracie Hunter
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move to full mount
Ken Shamrock's Brother succeeds
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Ken Shamrock's Brother's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
That Americana from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock's Brother breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Shamrock spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ken Shamrock's Brother's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Terrible one sided match... Ken Shamrock's Brother was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Ken Shamrock's Brother's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Shamrock manages to kick The Gracie Hunter away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Gracie Hunter is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ken Shamrock's Brother struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Ken Shamrock's Brother looks to work from half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kazushi Sakuraba slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock's Brother fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Gracie Hunter ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Frank Shamrock is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to move to full mount
Ken Shamrock's Brother's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter 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 Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards away from Frank Shamrock. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Gracie Hunter fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock's Brother ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ken Shamrock's Brother is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Gracie Hunter pulls his arm out of danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock's Brother rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Gracie Hunter is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
The Gracie Hunter only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kazushi Sakuraba, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The Gracie Hunter avoids a dangerous strike from Ken Shamrock's Brother
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter won't budge, forcing Ken Shamrock's Brother to pull guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ken Shamrock's Brother leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
The Gracie Hunter succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground
The Gracie Hunter cannot take advantage in the ground
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Ken Shamrock's Brother tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ken Shamrock's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Ken Shamrock's Brother
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
A punch from Kazushi Sakuraba
grazes Ken Shamrock's Brother's left cheek.
Kazushi Sakuraba landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Ken Shamrock's Brother is down! Ken Shamrock's Brother has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by KO (Punch) at 1:37 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 460 s
...yep. Nothing further to discuss here.
