PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Hilavitkutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shamrock
vs
Hilavitkutin

187 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
211 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Hilavitkutin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitkutin tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
enabling Hilavitkutin to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Brock Shamrock has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Hilavitkutin. Those never looked like landing.

Shamrock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hilavitkutin is trying to defend but Shamrock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hilavitkutin tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock is thwarting Hilavitkutin's attempts to control the position.
Shamrock prevents Hilavitkutin from standing back up.

Hilavitkutin pushes Shamrock off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin lands with an overhand left.
Hilavitkutin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilavitkutin was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks for a takedown but Hilavitkutin sprawls well.
Hilavitkutin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.

Shamrock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilavitkutin is keeping the position for now.
Hilavitkutin has a closed guard, preventing Shamrock from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilavitkutin has Shamrock pulled in close to control his posture.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hilavitkutin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hilavitkutin throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilavitkutin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilavitkutin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock is trying to keep Hilavitkutin in close.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hilavitkutin throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hilavitkutin's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Hilavitkutin had control of the position.
Hilavitkutin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hilavitkutin has control of Shamrock's left arm, preventing Shamrock from doing any damage.
Hilavitkutin wants to sweep but no luck.

Eino Hilavitkutin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Hilavitkutin pushes him off.
Hilavitkutin misses with the combination.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Hilavitkutin pushes him off.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilavitkutin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hilavitkutin misses with the combination.
Hilavitkutin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eino Hilavitkutin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Shamrock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hilavitkutin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shamrock backs up against the cage.
Good leg kick by Hilavitkutin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hilavitkutin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hilavitkutin thows a body shot but no joy.
Hilavitkutin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Hilavitkutin. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hilavitkutin counters with a right hand to the body.
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 throws a nice looking combination but Hilavitkutin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eino Hilavitkutin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilavitkutin misses with a few strikes there.
Hilavitkutin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Hilavitkutin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilavitkutin cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilavitkutin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eino Hilavitkutin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilavitkutin as he jumps to the side.
Hilavitkutin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Hilavitkutin misses with a double jab.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Hilavitkutin.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with Hilavitkutin, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes Hilavitkutin against the cage but Hilavitkutin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Hilavitkutin.
Hilavitkutin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Hilavitkutin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab from Hilavitkutin.
Shamrock shoots in but Hilavitkutin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Hilavitkutin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilavitkutin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Hilavitkutin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hilavitkutin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hilavitkutin throws a one two combo.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilavitkutin scores with a three punch combo!
Hilavitkutin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hilavitkutin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shamrock to the ground. Hilavitkutin is now in Shamrock's guard.
Hilavitkutin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hilavitkutin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilavitkutin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Shamrock has momentary wrist control but Hilavitkutin slips an elbow through the middle.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hilavitkutin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilavitkutin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hilavitkutin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilavitkutin throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Hilavitkutin tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin lands a couple of elbows.
Hilavitkutin throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hilavitkutin's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilavitkutin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shamrock wants to stand but Hilavitkutin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hilavitkutin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hilavitkutin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilavitkutin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilavitkutin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Hilavitkutin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Hilavitkutin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eino Hilavitkutin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Shamrock'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. This is the final round!

Hilavitkutin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hilavitkutin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Hilavitkutin fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hilavitkutin circles away.
Hilavitkutin keeps the fight on the outside.
Hilavitkutin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Hilavitkutin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilavitkutin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Hilavitkutin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hilavitkutin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilavitkutin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hilavitkutin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilavitkutin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilavitkutin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilavitkutin wants it to stay on the feet.
Brock Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilavitkutin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Hilavitkutin.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hilavitkutin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilavitkutin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Hilavitkutin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hilavitkutin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilavitkutin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shamrock eats them both and turns towards Hilavitkutin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamrock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hilavitkutin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Hilavitkutin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.

Hilavitkutin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hilavitkutin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shamrock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shamrock lands in his opponent's guard.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilavitkutin is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hilavitkutin is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilavitkutin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hilavitkutin pulls Shamrock in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eino Hilavitkutin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Hilavitkutin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilavitkutin misses with the combination.
Hilavitkutin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilavitkutin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitkutin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hilavitkutin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Hilavitkutin swinging wildly here.
Hilavitkutin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilavitkutin wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.

Shamrock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shamrock taking a break here but Hilavitkutin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hilavitkutin wants to improve his position but Shamrock is controlling well.
Brock Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eino Hilavitkutin.
Well Hilavitkutin 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Hilavitkutin!