Apr 11 2009 4 Fight Posts Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz – 10. Nick Diaz vs. Frank Shamrock by Eric Kamander · April 11, 2009 Catchweight (179lbs) bout: Nick Diaz defeated Frank Shamrock via KO (Punches) at 3:57 of round 2. What Do You Think of This Fight/Event?
I picked Frank Shamrock to defeat Nick Diaz by decision
Wow Nick Diaz not only finished Frank Shamrock in the 2nd round, he finished Frank Shamrock’s career! He really made him look like an old man.
I’m really satisfied with this fight because it really shows us where Frank Shamrock stands.
R:3 A:4 S:3 T:3
and he polished him off with a body blow. I think this reflects more on Shamrock’s diminished skills and resilience than on Nick’s improvement, but Nick definitely did well.
Not to suggest Nick wasn’t the better fighter, he clearly was; but Frank was suffering from rib injuries prior to the fight. The body shot would have been painful for anyone, for Frank it quickly brought the fight to an end b/c of those injuries. Anyone with a fractured rib would have found it difficult to continue. I don’t believe it’s fair to conclude Frank’s skills and resilience have diminished b/c of this.
I would also like to recognize Nick’s sportsmanship at the end of the fight. I can respect “that” Nick Diaz.
Wade, I think those are both good points.
Regardless, I would not pick Frank in a rematch, no matter how healthy he was. I know I wasn’t alone, but I feel the fool for thinking Frank was going to be bigger than Nick.
Given what I saw, I don’t think Frank has the skills to beat Nick.
Who should they match Nick up against next? Cung Le? Robbie Lawler?
I think the most intriguing fight for Frank is probably a Cung Le rematch, and I’m not that interested in that.