PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 20 p4p, 3 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 122 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Shamrock
vs
Reigns

170 cm
33
148 lbs
31 - 4 - 0

166 cm
30
154 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Reigns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock motions for Reigns to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Reigns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Reigns.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reigns's head.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.

Reigns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to stand but Reigns is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock 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 takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns slips a straight right by Shamrock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Shamrock defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Shamrock down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reigns just manages to avoid it.
Reigns drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns slips a jab from Shamrock.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Reigns with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses

and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.

Reigns wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Reigns keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reigns fails to advance to Shamrock's back.
Shamrock tries to buck Reigns off but he can't manage it.
Reigns wants to take his opponent's back but Shamrock doesn't allow it.
Shamrock is trying to stand but he's just given Reigns his back.
Will Reigns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Reigns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shamrock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
A low kick from Reigns is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reigns lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns scores with a nice body kick.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reigns connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Reigns ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns scores with a push kick.
Reigns lands a head shot.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reigns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A jab from Reigns misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.

Reigns looking to score a takedown here. Shamrock is defending well but Reigns drives through and ends up in Shamrock's guard.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Reigns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shamrock reverses the position - he's now on top in Reigns's guard.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position.

Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.

Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Reigns won't let him.

Shamrock gets to his feet - Reigns follows without any prompting.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.

Reigns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock is not content to let Reigns control the position.

Shamrock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shamrock blocks a jab.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Reigns slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Shamrock catches Reigns right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reigns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Shamrock lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.