PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shamrock
vs
Fredrickson

180 cm
34
179 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

177 cm
35
180 lbs
17 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Fredrickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fredrickson.

Shamrock gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to work over Fredrickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Fredrickson avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Fredrickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredrickson blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredrickson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredrickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredrickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fredrickson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredrickson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrickson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredrickson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaun-Paul Fredrickson.
Fredrickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Fredrickson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fredrickson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is working Fredrickson over against the cage.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Fredrickson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fredrickson's gas tank.
Fredrickson looks winded!
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock works on Fredrickson's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Fredrickson tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Fredrickson back against the cage.
Fredrickson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Fredrickson lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Fredrickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredrickson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Fredrickson tries to tie him up.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredrickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fredrickson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes Fredrickson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes Fredrickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrickson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredrickson's elbow.
Fredrickson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.

Fredrickson is rocked!
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredrickson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
A short right from Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock has Fredrickson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fredrickson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Shamrock - that's hurt Fredrickson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fredrickson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fredrickson doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.