PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen The World most Dangerous Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buzz Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killer
vs
Shamrock

190 cm
25
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Killer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Shamrock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Shamrock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice forearm strike.
Killer cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Shamrock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killer working the body and head with strikes.
Killer cracks Shamrock with a big right hand but Shamrock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shamrock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock manages to get back to half guard.
Shamrock trying to control from the bottom.
Shamrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shamrock trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock sneaks back into half guard.
Killer lands strikes from half guard.
Shamrock is pressing down on Killer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Killer slips nicely into half guard.

Shamrock kicks Killer off and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer working the ground and pound from side control.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrock on the ground.
Shamrock gets back to half guard.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killer with a nice head shot there.
Killer postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Killer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Killer is controlling well.
Shamrock has hold of Killer's hands but Killer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Killer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Killer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shamrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killer.
Shamrock tries to kick Killer off but Killer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shamrock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock is keen to just control but Killer is a slippery customer.
Killer is controlling Shamrock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Killer pushes Shamrock off and gets back to his feet.

Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Killer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Killer slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.
Shamrock wants to control but Killer is keeping busy.
Killer lands with a punch from half guard.
Killer working Shamrock over with strikes.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock trying to control but Killer postures up.
Killer is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands strikes from half guard.

Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Shamrock trying to control but Killer postures up.
Killer slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.
Killer stalling.
Killer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shamrock trying to control here.
Killer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamrock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock wants to control but Killer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Killer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock punching from the bottom.

Shamrock kicks Killer off and gets back to his feet.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock is trying to break free.

Shamrock jumps guard.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Killer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Killer stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer postures up and lands a big shot to Shamrock's brow.
Killer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Killer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shamrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killer has managed to get both his arms back between Shamrock's legs - danger averted.

Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer lands a couple of digs.
Killer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buzz Killer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killer works over Shamrock with some ground and pound from guard.
Killer prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Shamrock rushes Killer and presses him up against the cage.

Shamrock jumps guard.
Killer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shamrock working for a triangle but Killer defends it easily.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killer lands a couple of digs.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Killer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer cracks Shamrock with a solid left hand.
Killer advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shamrock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Killer throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shamrock in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Killer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Shamrock!
A less than humble Ken Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.