PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smells Like Teen Spirit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shamrock
vs
Stroker

178 cm
27
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.

Stroker shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamrock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamrock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamrock!
Stroker is not content to let Shamrock control the position.

Shamrock swings around for an armbar but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shamrock's guard.
Stroker throws a big right hand that misses.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.

Stroker 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to keep Stroker in close.

Shamrock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stroker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stroker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.

Shamrock has his foot on Stroker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroker works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroker passes Shamrock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.

Stroker is looking for submissions but instead, Shamrock has regained full guard.

Stroker 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stroker stops Shamrock from standing up.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stroker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Stroker seems to be looking for submissions.

Stroker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stroker seems to be looking for submissions.

Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stroker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shamrock sees it coming and defends easily.
Shamrock misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Shamrock pushes Stroker off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroker swivels and escapes.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stroker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Jason Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Shamrock wants to clinch

and Stroker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shamrock!
Shamrock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shamrock manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Stroker wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stroker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shamrock sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Stroker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Stroker pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Shamrock decides to pull guard.
Stroker with a nice head shot there.

Shamrock working for a triangle but Stroker defends it easily.
Shamrock pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.

Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamrock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamrock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamrock!
Stroker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shamrock is controlling the pace.
Shamrock is keen to just control but Stroker is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Shamrock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stroker to get to his feet.

Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stroker, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroker is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.

Stroker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shamrock can't fight it off and eventually Stroker manages to take the fight to the floor. Shamrock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Shamrock swings around for an armbar but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shamrock's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker looking to pass the guard.

Stroker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shamrock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shamrock has escaped and now he's on top!
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shamrock stands up and waves to Stroker to follow him.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Shamrock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shamrock trying to control the action but Stroker is working from the bottom.

Shamrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.

Shamrock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Stroker postures up.

Stroker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroker has Shamrock in his guard.

Stroker is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock advances to half guard.

Shamrock escapes and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Stroker circles away.

Stroker has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.

Shamrock drags the fight down to the ground.
Stroker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stroker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stroker, into his guard.
Stroker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stroker's guard.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Shamrock tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroker is retaining full guard.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Shamrock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock throws a lazy head kick

and Stroker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Stroker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shamrock is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Stroker!