Post by The Sandman on Feb 19, 2021 23:13:08 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Frank Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Frank hyper-extended his left leg
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 Lyoto
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lyoto jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Lyoto Machida is able to get half guard here.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank reels from the strikes.
Lyoto and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Frank's arms.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
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 Lyoto
Lyoto Machida was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Lyoto open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lyoto is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lyoto is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida has seen better days.
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Frank Shamrock
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Frank's defense
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Frank Shamrock has received.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Frank blocks.
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank circles out and slips free of Lyoto Machida's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Frank staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Frank and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Frank stops that one with his ribs!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lyoto Machida slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank is in open guard over Lyoto... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lyoto 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 Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
A punch from Frank Shamrock
gets blocked by Lyoto.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank avoids getting cornered.
Solid jabs from Frank Shamrock.
Lyoto defends.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank ribs hard
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock jabs at Lyoto
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Lyoto Machida spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Lyoto
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lyoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank is in open guard over Lyoto... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lyoto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Lyoto is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Lyoto Machida shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Lyoto struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Lyoto didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Americana) at 2:04 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 15/29 (52%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Frank wore Machida down and trashed his stamina, and won via stamina.
Frank Shamrock looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Frank move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frank launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Frank receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Frank hyper-extended his left leg
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 Lyoto
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Frank Shamrock in closed guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Frank from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Frank Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Frank
Lyoto Machida pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lyoto jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Lyoto Machida is able to get half guard here.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank reels from the strikes.
Lyoto and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Frank's arms.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
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 Lyoto
Lyoto Machida was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock is in Lyoto open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lyoto is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lyoto is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Lyoto Machida has seen better days.
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Frank Shamrock
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Frank's defense
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Shamrock is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Frank Shamrock has received.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Frank blocks.
Frank Shamrock tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Frank, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Frank Shamrock launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank circles out and slips free of Lyoto Machida's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Frank staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Frank and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Frank stops that one with his ribs!
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lyoto Machida slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank is in open guard over Lyoto... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lyoto 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 Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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 Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
A punch from Frank Shamrock
gets blocked by Lyoto.
Frank Shamrock takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Frank with punches
Frank avoids getting cornered.
Solid jabs from Frank Shamrock.
Lyoto defends.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Frank ribs hard
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
Frank is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock jabs at Lyoto
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Shamrock embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Lyoto Machida spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is cheering him!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Frank uses his strength to keep Frank at a disadvantage
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Frank blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Lyoto moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Lyoto
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lyoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank is in open guard over Lyoto... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lyoto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Frank's thigh
Frank checks that kick!
Lyoto is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Lyoto
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Shamrock fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Lyoto
Frank Shamrock pushes Lyoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Lyoto is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Frank Shamrock takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Lyoto Machida shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Lyoto struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Lyoto didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Americana) at 2:04 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 15/29 (52%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Frank wore Machida down and trashed his stamina, and won via stamina.
