PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Mortal Kombat theme song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ken Shamrock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Spar
vs
Shamrock

180 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Spar gets caught napping as Shamrock dives in and scores a takedown. Spar manages to retain guard.
Spar wants to get back to his feet but Shamrock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock stands and throws Spar's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Shamrock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shamrock but great work by Spar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock holding on.
Shamrock wants to control but Spar postures up.
What's Shamrock going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Shamrock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spar's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spar connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Spar throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock manages to get to full guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Spar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock is pulling down on Spar's head to control his posture.
Spar trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Wrestling Spar has been cut.

Spar gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock has his hands on Spar's head, controlling the position.
Spar trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar stops Shamrock from standing up.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spar tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a left and a right that stings Spar.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Spar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shamrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar is breathing heavily.

Shamrock 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shamrock drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Shamrock off! Shamrock jumps back into Spar's guard.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shamrock drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Shamrock off! Shamrock jumps back into Spar's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shamrock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
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.

Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Spar scores with a takedown into Shamrock's guard.

Shamrock kicks Spar off and gets to his feet.

Spar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Shamrock has Spar pulled in close to control his posture.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shamrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spar manages to get himself to full guard.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spar!
Shamrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Spar prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.
Spar wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Spar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spar is thwarting Shamrock's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spar won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spar prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Shamrock is trying to keep Spar in close.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Shamrock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Donk. Shamrock catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Spar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock cracks Spar with a good jab.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock looks to land a combination. Spar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Spar dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Spar's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt

and Shamrock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spar's guard.
Shamrock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shamrock slips nicely into half guard.

Shamrock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.
Shamrock wants to pass to mount but Spar is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shamrock is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shamrock cracks Spar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Spar moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for Spar on that attempt.
Wrestling Spar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spar has time to react.
Spar shoots and misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shamrock sizes up Spar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.

Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!

Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.
Shamrock trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura but Spar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shamrock to get the leverage.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.
Shamrock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Shamrock is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Shamrock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spar wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is trying to control. Spar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.
Shamrock wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.

Shamrock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spar shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Spar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock scores with a three punch combo!
Ken Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spar misses with a takedown
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for Spar on that attempt.

Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Spar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamrock duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Shamrock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spar is just riding it out for now. Shamrock eventually gives up the hold.
Shamrock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.

Shamrock wants to work for an arm triangle but Spar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spar is not content to let Shamrock control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.

Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura but Spar is defending well.
Spar is staying active underneath Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.
Ken Shamrock has got the better of the ground game so far.

Shamrock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spar to stand up.

Spar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but Spar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
Spar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Spar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shamrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spar is defended easily by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spar moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Spar's shoulder, as Spar tries to avoid the shot.
Spar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Spar persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Spar shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Spar has his takedown stuffed
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock cracks Spar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shamrock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spar sprawls well initially but Shamrock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

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

Shamrock seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.

Shamrock seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.

Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.

Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spar is defending against the submission attempts here by Shamrock.

Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Shamrock is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamrock!
Our winner, Ken 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.