PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes into the arena with Kanye West 's Stronger blaring out of the sound system. Augustus has chosen Sonne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shamrock
vs
Augustus

178 cm
34
141 lbs
30 - 19 - 1

165 cm
26
132 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinz Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Augustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Augustus.

Augustus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Augustus showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Augustus slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shamrock is pressing down on Augustus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Shamrock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Augustus advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Augustus.
Shamrock is trying to control Augustus's posture but Augustus avoids it.
The strikes coming from Augustus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Augustus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shamrock tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Augustus.
Shamrock wants to control but Augustus postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Shamrock is right now.
Shamrock is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control.
Shamrock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus working away.
Augustus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Augustus cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
Shamrock is trying to control Augustus's posture but Augustus avoids it.
Shamrock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Augustus off and has taken his back!
Augustus breaks Shamrock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Augustus is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Augustus passes into half guard.
Shamrock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shamrock moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shamrock throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Augustus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Augustus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustus throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing Augustus from standing up.
Augustus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Augustus any problems.
Shamrock has control of Augustus's left arm, preventing Augustus from doing any damage.
Augustus cracks Shamrock with a solid left hand.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Augustus with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
Augustus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augustus postures up and lands a big shot to Shamrock's brow.
Augustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinz Augustus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Augustus misses with the combination.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus.
Augustus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Augustus.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.

Augustus forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Augustus fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Augustus is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Augustus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heinz Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augustus shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Augustus is breathing heavily.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Augustus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Augustus throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Augustus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt

and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an elbow that stopped Augustus in his tracks for a moment.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Augustus avoids the damage to the body.
Augustus tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Augustus drops back down to his feet.
Augustus is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Augustus fails to pull guard.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augustus avoids it.
Augustus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Augustus can't get the takedown.
Augustus is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns Augustus into the cage.
Shamrock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augustus's face.
Augustus avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamrock.
Augustus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Augustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augustus is defending well for now.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Augustus is blocking nicely.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Augustus avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Augustus tries to tie him up.
A short right from Augustus.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augustus is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Augustus has time to react.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustus doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heinz Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Augustus scores with a four punch combination!
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock tests Augustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Augustus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Augustus.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Augustus tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augustus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.

Shamrock rushes Augustus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Augustus.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Augustus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Augustus blocks it.

Augustus manages to break the clinch.
Augustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Heinz Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Augustus.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Augustus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.

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 Nick Shamrock.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heinz Augustus!
During a confident post fight interview, Heinz Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.