PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Walks - Kanye West. Matt Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shamrock
vs
Lee

178 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Shango Designs
Bling Bling

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee leaves Shamrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Shamrock shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Shamrock keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Shamrock tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shamrock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamrock somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asher Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamrock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Shamrock is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Shamrock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee is pushing Shamrock's head away, looking to escape. Shamrock manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shamrock wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamrock.

Lee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shamrock to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Shamrock with that takedown attempt.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Crunch! Shamrock slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee checks a low kick from Shamrock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Asher Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamrock. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Matt Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Lee!