PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by The World most Dangerous Man. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shamrock
vs
Kilbane

183 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
24
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kilbane!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shamrock rushes Kilbane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kilbane won't allow it.
Kilbane jumps guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kilbane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Kilbane is controlling him well.
Kilbane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kilbane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilbane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamrock working to try and regain half guard.
Kilbane is landing with some decent strikes but Shamrock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kilbane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kilbane content just to control the position here.
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
Kilbane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kilbane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Kilbane controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Kilbane unloading with bombs!
Kilbane landing strikes from the mount.
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is having none of it.
Kilbane raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Kilbane isn't that keen on the idea.
Kilbane controlling from mount.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilbane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilbane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kilbane 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane scoring with strikes but Shamrock is staying in there.
Kilbane controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Shamrock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kilbane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock with a poor takedown

and Kilbane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kilbane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Paul Kilbane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock pushes Kilbane off looking to stand but Kilbane dives back in and keeps control.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Kilbane keeps him under control.
Kilbane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilbane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilbane working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Kilbane stalling.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Kilbane has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilbane lands a left hand.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Kilbane.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kilbane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilbane tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.

Kilbane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kilbane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Kilbane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Shamrock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilbane is stalling in the full guard.
Kilbane advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kilbane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilbane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Kilbane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock wants to control but Kilbane is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kilbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul Kilbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kilbane clinches.

Kilbane is trying to trip Shamrock. He has hold of a leg but Shamrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kilbane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kilbane tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kilbane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kilbane closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Kilbane tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilbane.
Kilbane tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kilbane wants a takedown but no success here.
Ken Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kilbane.
Kilbane throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilbane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilbane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kilbane 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.
Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilbane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock prevents Kilbane from getting back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Kilbane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

We're going to have a standup here because Ken Shamrock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kilbane fails with the takedown

and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilbane won't be happy with that.

Shamrock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilbane, who protects the arm well.
Kilbane is looking for a sweep.
Kilbane sneaks back into half guard.
Shamrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock trying to control from half guard but Kilbane is working away.
Kilbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilbane keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kilbane is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilbane avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Shamrock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Kilbane shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilbane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilbane prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Kilbane content to control rather than advance.
Kilbane tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamrock.
Well, if Kilbane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Kilbane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilbane throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.

Kilbane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock dodges an elbow strike from Kilbane.
Kilbane tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.

Kilbane breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilbane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilbane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Kilbane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Kilbane.
Well Kilbane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kilbane!