PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Dzeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shamrock
vs
Dzeko

187 cm
26
212 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

$10

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Dzeko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dzeko as Shamrock shoots in.

Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Dzeko.
Shamrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dzeko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Shamrock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dzeko 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!

Dzeko looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Shamrock wants to stand but Dzeko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzeko trying to control the position.
Dzeko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamrock!

Dzeko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shamrock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shamrock working to try and regain half guard.

Dzeko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Dzeko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shamrock to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shamrock shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is working to get back to half guard.
Shamrock is working hard here to advance position.

Dzeko 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 Dzeko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.

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

Dzeko is trying to get an arm triangle but Shamrock is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dzeko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.

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

Dzeko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shamrock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dzeko but great work by Shamrock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock stands up.

Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dzeko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dzeko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dzeko trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzeko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Shamrock.
No luck for Shamrock with that takedown attempt.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Dzeko's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Dzeko as Shamrock shoots in.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzeko moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shamrock is defended easily by Dzeko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Shamrock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzeko's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock stops Dzeko from standing up.

Shamrock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brock Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzeko shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dzeko tries a head kick but it misses.

Dzeko gets tackled into the cage by Shamrock. Shamrock maintains the clinch.
Shamrock wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Dzeko has the dominant position.

Shamrock pulls guard.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Dzeko is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is pulling down on Dzeko's head. It's preventing any offense from Dzeko, at least for the moment.
Dzeko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dzeko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to escape but Dzeko is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dzeko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Dzeko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock stands and steps away. Dzeko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dzeko stuffs the takedown.

Dzeko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dzeko lands in his opponent's guard.

Shamrock working for a triangle but Dzeko defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dzeko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dzeko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Shamrock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dzeko tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Dzeko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dzeko darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock wants a takedown but no success here.
Dzeko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.

Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Dzeko back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzeko pulls guard effortlessly.

Dzeko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shamrock gets to his feet - Dzeko follows without any prompting.
Dzeko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Shamrock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dzeko is pushing Shamrock's head away, looking to escape. Shamrock manages to hold on to the position though.
Shamrock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dzeko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dzeko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shamrock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Shamrock is working for a kimura but Dzeko is defending it quite comfortably.
Dzeko wants to control but Shamrock is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzeko is doing well to control the position and prevent Shamrock from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

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

Dzeko kicks Shamrock off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Dzeko shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzeko sprawls well. He's pushed Shamrock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Dzeko which made him look bad.

Dzeko closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Dzeko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shamrock tries to break the clinch but Dzeko is controlling the position.
Shamrock tries to stall but Dzeko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock is trying to drag Dzeko to the mat but Dzeko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dzeko is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzeko is looking to take this one to the mat.

Shamrock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shamrock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Dzeko 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!
Dzeko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shamrock decides to stand back up. Shamrock steps back and let's Dzeko get back to his feet.
Luka Dzeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brock Shamrock.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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