PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Drotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gavin Shamrock enters the cage!

Drotski
vs
Shamrock

183 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
28
216 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Drotski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shamrock tries to sprawl but Drotski drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Drotski 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 Drotski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drotski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Drotski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Drotski eventually gives up the hold.

Drotski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Drotski eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drotski is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drotski is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drotski to get the leverage.
Drotski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Drotski looking to secure an arm triangle but Shamrock defends it well.

Shamrock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drotski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drotski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shamrock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shamrock and Drotski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Drotski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Drotski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Drotski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Drotski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drotski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Drotski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Drotski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there.

Drotski tries for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Drotski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drotski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Drotski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there.

Drotski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drotski's guard! Nice work there by Shamrock!

Drotski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Drotski has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drotski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Drotski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.

Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drotski, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drotski goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.

Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drotski's defenses.

It looks like Julian Drotski has been cut.
Drotski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drotski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Drotski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drotski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drotski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drotski avoids it.
Drotski has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow.
Shamrock lands an elbow that stopped Drotski in his tracks for a moment.
Drotski takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Drotski 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.

Shamrock darts in and clinches Drotski up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drotski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamrock.

Julian Drotski's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drotski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Julian Drotski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drotski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gavin Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drotski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drotski's defenses.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock working Drotski over with knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Drotski won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drotski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drotski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drotski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamrock lands an elbow that stopped Drotski in his tracks for a moment.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drotski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body.
Drotski takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, Julian Drotski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Drotski managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Drotski takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock lands an elbow just above Drotski 's eye.
Drotski takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julian Drotski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gavin Shamrock!
A less than humble Gavin Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.