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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Rocky Road to Dublin blaring out of the sound system. Shamrock has chosen Kanye West 's Stronger as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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142 lbs
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178 cm
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141 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from O Brien , before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Brien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
O Brien fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie O Brien . That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Brien in particular looking to stall.
Shamrock trying to control but O Brien postures up.
O Brien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock punching from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but O Brien is very close to passing his half guard.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Brien in particular looking to stall.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but O Brien has control of the leg.
O Brien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donnie O Brien just wasn't active enough.
O Brien fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but O Brien is blocking nicely.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
O Brien drags the fight down to the ground.
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from O Brien 's guard.
Shamrock trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is fighting to break O Brien 's control of his arms but O Brien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
O Brien manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shamrock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O Brien controlling Shamrock's posture.
O Brien is trying to control the position but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Shamrock tries to free his leg and advance position but O Brien is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shamrock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from O Brien .
O Brien seems keen to control Shamrock's posture.
Donnie O Brien has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for O Brien on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
O Brien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
O Brien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Brien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Brien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Brien is taking a breather. Shamrock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Brien wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
Shamrock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, O Brien has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
O Brien controlling from the full mount.
Donnie O Brien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock tries to hold on but O Brien postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
O Brien controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Brien controlling his opponent.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
O Brien controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shamrock working to try and regain half guard.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamrock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Brien kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Brien looking to control but Shamrock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Brien controlling his opponent.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien content just to control the position here.
Shamrock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
Shamrock is squirming around, avoiding O Brien 's attempts to control the action.
Shamrock tries to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
Shamrock is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Brien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to hold on but O Brien postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Brien , pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries to land 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 O Brien blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Brien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Brien gets control of Shamrock's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Brien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
O Brien working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamrock!
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but O Brien isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien controlling the position easily from mount.
O Brien with the ground and pound from mount.
O Brien tries to control but Shamrock wriggling away.
O Brien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Brien controlling the pace for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donnie O Brien just wasn't active enough.
O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie O Brien . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
O Brien rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien .
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock is leaning against O Brien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Brien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
O Brien rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but O Brien is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Brien blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donnie O Brien did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged O Brien in a clinch.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
O Brien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
O Brien is controlling Shamrock's posture.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Brien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamrock!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Brien cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but O Brien has a good base and remains in mount.
O Brien controlling the position easily from mount.
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Brien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamrock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
O Brien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shamrock hang on?
O Brien tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamrock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
O Brien prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
O Brien trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Brien landing punches.
O Brien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shamrock?
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but O Brien isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamrock is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien content just to control the position here.
O Brien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shamrock for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donnie O Brien has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
O Brien with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien had his way with Nick Shamrock in that round.
That's time! O Brien 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien pulls guard effortlessly.
Shamrock trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Shamrock stands up and waves to O Brien to follow him.
O Brien lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
O Brien scores with a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but O Brien postures up.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - O Brien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Brien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
O Brien trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
O Brien has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shamrock's face.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
O Brien prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but O Brien isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock reaches up to try and pull O Brien in and control his posture, but O Brien latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Shamrock taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie O Brien !
Donnie O Brien retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Donnie O Brien misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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