PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shamrock
vs
Shinichi

152 cm
32
148 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

155 cm
36
145 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shinichi moves into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shamrock rushes Shinichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shinichi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shinichi.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shinichi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shinichi looks winded!
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shinichi has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chuck Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shinichi is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Shinichi's head.
Shamrock lands an elbow just above Shinichi 's eye.
Shamrock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Shinichi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.

Shamrock pushes Shinichi up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.

Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shinichi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Shamrock has Shinichi up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock works on Shinichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Shinichi's head.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Shinichi.
Shinichi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shamrock's efforts to push away.
Shinichi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.

Shamrock has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Shinichi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shinichi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shinichi tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shinichi takes a shot to the head.
Shinichi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamrock works on Shinichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Shinichi fails to pull guard.

Shinichi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shinichi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.

Shamrock kicks off Shinichi and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Shinichi uses good head movement to avoid it.

Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shinichi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shinichi trying to control the position but instead, Shamrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shinichi into the cage.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside that Shinichi shrugs off.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shinichi looking to stall.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Shinichi looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shinichi is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shinichi is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Shinichi.

Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuck Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shinichi or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Shinichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinichi off to one side.
Shamrock swings for the body but Shinichi moves out of range.
Shamrock lunges at Shinichi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinichi's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shinichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinichi off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shinichi, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinichi.
Shinichi can't get the takedown.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Shinichi takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Shinichi's head.
Shinichi takes an elbow to the temple.

Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Shamrock tries to sprawl but Shinichi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shamrock is doing well to control the position and prevent Shinichi from advancing to side control.
Shinichi wants to free his trapped foot but Shamrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shinichi is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinichi to get the leverage.
Shamrock gets back to full guard.
Shamrock has control of Shinichi's left arm, preventing Shinichi from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi looking to sit in guard and control but Shamrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shinichi, up you get!

Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shinichi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chuck Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Shinichi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shinichi.
Shamrock misses with an elbow strike.

Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shinichi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shinichi is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinichi is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shinichi tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shinichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Shinichi backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Shinichi.
Shamrock tries to work over Shinichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shinichi wants a takedown.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shinichi backwards.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinichi can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shinichi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shinichi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shinichi takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Shinichi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.

Shinichi is rocked!
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shinichi is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shinichi with a big uppercut! Shinichi tries to clinch up but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shinichi to the mat! Shinichi covers up and Shamrock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Shamrock!
Our winner, Chuck Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.