Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. #T3#
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamrock cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses with the body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock!

Shamrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#T2#
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith staying out of range there.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Shamrock's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shamrock up.
Shamrock can't escape the position. #T3#
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #CUT#The cut above Nick Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith cracks Shamrock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shamrock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #CUT#Nick Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Smith!

Event: OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Gay G comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gay G.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gay G.
No luck for Gay G with that takedown attempt.
Gay G jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gay G throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gay G off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Shamrock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Shamrock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Gay G takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Gay G with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for J Gay G. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay G sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gay G slips a straight right by Shamrock.#T1#
Gay G avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Gay G jabs at Shamrock's body.
Gay G pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gay G checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gay G slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gay G tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gay G or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock stuns Gay G with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Gay G moves out of range easily.
Gay G stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.#T2#
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gay G cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Gay G jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Gay G looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Gay G persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Gay G scores with a nice strike.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Gay G pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gay G feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3##TD#
Shamrock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. #REVB#
Shamrock is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gay G has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gay G being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shamrock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
Gay G has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamrock has passed into side control.
Gay G holding on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that J Gay G will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gay G misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gay G uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Gay G. Gay G gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G throws a sloppy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A big left from Gay G misses.
Gay G scores with a nice strike.
Gay G avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Gay G ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Gay G moved out of range nicely.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Gay G is wise to it.
Gay G thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gay G scores with a body shot. #T1#
Jab by Shamrock.
J Gay G is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gay G circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Gay G waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Gay G misses.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gay G with a body shot.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gay G blocks it well.
Gay G walks into a left hand.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay G misses the target.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
Gay G blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Gay G.#T2#
Gay G throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Gay G throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
As Gay G backs off Shamrock throws a huge counter combo but Gay G manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a low kick but Gay G avoids it.
Shamrock scores with a push kick.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gay G misses with a looping right.
Gay G throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Gay G up against the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses.
Gay G scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gay G has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.#T3#
Gay G blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Shamrock counters with a crisp one two that drops Gay G! Shamrock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gay G to his feet! Gay G is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gay G is rocked!
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Gay G is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock throws a pinpoint strike between Gay G's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gay G crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Shamrock scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses #TD2#
and Loco counters with a takedown into side control.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shamrock is pushing Loco's head away, looking to escape. Loco manages to hold on to the position though.
Loco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shamrock trying to control but Loco flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
What can Shamrock do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Loco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Shamrock trying to get back to his feet but Loco is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Loco has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Loco trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Shamrock right now. #SUB2#
Loco is looking for a choke. Shamrock gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Shamrock manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T3#
Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock tries to stand but Loco is controlling from the bottom.
Shamrock won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loco is controlling him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock looking to control.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Loco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mono Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Loco misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamrock! #CUT#It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.#T1#
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
As Loco backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco takes one on the button.#T2#
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco postures up.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shamrock pulls Loco in to control the position.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loco's guard. #REVR#
Shamrock tries to stand but Loco is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loco pulls Shamrock in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Loco shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a one-two to the body.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Loco manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loco doesn't seem bothered though.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Loco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.#TD2#
Loco feints and as Shamrock raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet. #T1#
Loco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Loco wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loco. Loco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loco is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loco avoids it.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Loco tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it. #T3#
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Loco wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loco tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Loco drops back down to his feet.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Loco controls his hands.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Loco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Loco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shamrock. #T4#
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Loco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock. #ROC#Loco is rocked!
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Glanton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glanton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Glanton ducks under and follows up with a left that Glanton also avoids with ease.
Glanton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Glanton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glanton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Glanton is having none of it.
Glanton throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Glanton connects with a nice looking jab.
Glanton throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Glanton moved away.
Glanton cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Glanton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glanton momentarily.
Glanton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glanton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Glanton.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Glanton walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glanton lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Glanton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Glanton slips the punch.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glanton.
Good shot there by Glanton.
Glanton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Glanton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Glanton in a clinch.
Glanton misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glanton blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Glanton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glanton connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Glanton is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Glanton has advanced to mount!
Shamrock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glanton scoring with strikes but Shamrock is staying in there.
Glanton wants to control the action but instead Shamrock gets a body lock and reverses into Glanton's guard! Nice work!
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!
Glanton wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Glanton is working hard here to advance position.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Glanton is working an open guard so Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glanton.
Glanton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Glanton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glanton tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glanton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Shamrock misses #TD#
and Glanton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glanton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glanton passes into half guard.
Glanton wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well.
Glanton trying to control from Shamrock's half guard. Shamrock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Glanton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Glanton with a nice head shot there.
Glanton wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Glanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Glanton isn't so interested in that idea.
Glanton stands and throws Shamrock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Glanton trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Glanton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shamrock's legs. #T2#
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet.
Shamrock stops Glanton from passing to mount.
Shamrock is not content to let Glanton control the position.
Glanton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Glanton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Shamrock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glanton wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy. #T3#
Glanton tries to advance to mount but Shamrock denies him.
Glanton advances to mount.
Glanton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shamrock hang on?
Glanton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Glanton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Glanton prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Glanton looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Glanton with a couple of short strikes.
Glanton trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Glanton looking to finish Shamrock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shamrock!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glanton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Glanton looking to finish with strikes here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glanton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Glanton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shamrock because Glanton loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Glanton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glanton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glanton is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glanton checks a leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Glanton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Glanton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Glanton.
Glanton missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glanton shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glanton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glanton cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock scores with a body shot. #T1#
Glanton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock lands with a slapping head kick.
Shamrock wants to slow Glanton down by chopping away at his legs.
Glanton connects with a body shot.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glanton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glanton throws out the jab.
Glanton lands an overhand right.
Glanton misses the jab.
Glanton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glanton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that Glanton sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glanton.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glanton.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Glanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glanton.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glanton. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Glanton counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Glanton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glanton passes Shamrock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glanton is taking a breather. Shamrock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Glanton there. #T3#
Glanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamrock won't allow Glanton to pass to mount.
Glanton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glanton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glanton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shamrock!
A nice elbow there by Glanton.
Glanton lands a big shot there that rocks Shamrock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Glanton controlling his opponent.
Luke Glanton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Glanton working Shamrock over with strikes here.
Glanton cracks Shamrock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Glanton has hold of Shamrock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shamrock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Glanton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shamrock is surviving well by controlling Glanton's body position as best he can.
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 is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Glanton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shamrock is in a horrible position here. Glanton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Glanton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glanton 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Glanton!
A relieved looking Luke Glanton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Temirov throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Temirov moves his leg out of the way.
Temirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Temirov digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Temirov will feel that in the morning.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temirov checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Temirov as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temirov can pounce on him.
Shamrock swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses
and Temirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Temirov.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Temirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Shamrock
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Temirov.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick
and Temirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Temirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temirov down.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov misses with a low kick.
Temirov throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Temirov just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Temirov.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Temirov cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Temirov stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Temirov lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Temirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temirov blocks a low kick nicely.
Temirov is looking for the big counter here.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Temirov both land. Nice combination.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Temirov's leg. Temirov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Temirov.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov throws a one two combo.
Temirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirov lands a nice looking body shot.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temirov is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Temirov. #T1#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov moves out of range of the body kick from Shamrock.
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Temirov blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Temirov 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.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Temirov tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Temirov connects with a nice looking jab.
Temirov jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and Temirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Temirov tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Temirov tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.#T4#
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temirov lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Temirov. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Temirov moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Temirov tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Temirov connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Temirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Temirov.
Temirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamrock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Temirov both land. Nice combination.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock motions for Temirov to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Temirov misses with a low kick.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Temirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Temirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirov moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Temirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Temirov counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Temirov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Temirov staying out of range there.#T2#
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Temirov's head.
Temirov punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Temirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temirov's hands.
Temirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Temirov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Temirov.
Temirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nick Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Temirov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Temirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock jabs at Temirov's body.
Temirov lands the left hand.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Temirov is rocked!#T4#
Temirov slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Temirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Temirov connects with a leg kick.
Shamrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Temirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Temirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Temirov 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.
Temirov with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Shamrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Temirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Temirov's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temirov 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 117 - Shamrock Vs Volkov
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Volkov.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Shamrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shamrock won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Volkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov controlling the position.#T2#
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Volkov working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily. #SUB2#
Volkov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shamrock rolls with it to try and escape but Volkov cranks on the arm and Shamrock is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 110 - Sector Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock thows a body kick. Donde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but Donde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Donde moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donde throws a sloppy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at MY YARD Resurrect inform us that Shamrock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!#SUB#
Donde 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! #REVB##SUB#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up from Donde's guard - Shamrock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shamrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that. #T2#
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Donde working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Donde swings around for an armbar but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donde is proving hard to escape from.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up and waves to Donde to follow him. #CL#
Donde moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Donde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donde's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Donde managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt. #TD#
Donde has clasped his hands together around Shamrock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Donde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shamrock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Donde tries for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
And that is 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.#R2#
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Donde looks to clinch
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #T1##ES2#
Shamrock throws Donde to one side and escapes!
Donde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Donde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donde down.
Donde avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamrock controlling Donde's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Donde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donde has Shamrock in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him. #SU2#
Shamrock stands and steps away. Donde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Donde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Donde. #SUB#
Donde 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! #REVB##SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Donde 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. #T3#
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SUB#
Donde 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. #SU2#
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donde, up you get!
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Donde's head.#T4#
Donde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a combination #TD#
and Donde decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.#ES2#
Shamrock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside. #TD#
Donde has hold of one of Shamrock's legs. Shamrock is fighting the takedown attempt but Donde gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Shamrock misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donde avoids a kick to the body.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Shamrock is quick to defend against it.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Donde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVB#
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donde, up you get! #T1#
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock rushes Donde and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Donde is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shamrock piles on the pressure and Donde crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 104 - Shamrock Vs Power
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Power works the jab nicely.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Power cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Power throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Power gets a clinch.
Shamrock is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Shamrock pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Power.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Power.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Power tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Power misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Shamrock.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Power misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with the head strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irish Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick from Shamrock lands but Power takes it in his stride.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Power thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at MY YARD Resurrect, Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Power sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Irish Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Power looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Power against the cage. #T2#
Power blocks an elbow strike.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Power cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Power.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Power misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Power.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power misses with a body punch.
Shamrock scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Power is breathing heavily.
Shamrock landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Power misses with some punches.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Shamrock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Shamrock wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
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 defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Power scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock lands a head kick!
Shamrock tries to land a body kick
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Nick Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Power lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock walks straight into a right hand from Power - that's dropped him! Power jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shamrock from any more punishment! Shamrock complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Irish Power!
Irish Power is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Irish Power waved his t-shirt featuring ALPHA Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 97 - Shamrock Vs Harper
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper checks a leg kick.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Harper moves into the clinch.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Harper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harper blocks an elbow strike.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet.
Shamrock pushes Harper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shamrock tests Harper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body kick.
Harper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Harper clinches with his opponent.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away. #T2#
Shamrock with a nice calf kick.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harper is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Resurrect, Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock. #CL2#
Harper rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Harper fails to pull guard.
Harper fails to pull guard.
Harper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Harper 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. Harper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shamrock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harper looks winded!
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Harper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper.
Harper wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Harper is out of range.
Harper wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Harper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harper moves out of range of the body kick.
Harper blocks a jab.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Harper's leg but Harper calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harper wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.#T4#
Shamrock tries to work over Harper's front leg with a kick but Harper checks it.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Harper gets tackled into the cage by Shamrock. Shamrock maintains the clinch.
Harper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harper jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Harper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harper is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Harper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a triangle here but Shamrock uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shamrock throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Shamrock cracks Harper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock pushes Harper away with a front kick.
Harper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harper is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Harper slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Harper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shamrock - the referee stops the clock and Harper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shamrock. Harper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Harper off the cage and back into range.
Harper tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses. #CL2#
Harper darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Harper manages to pull guard. #SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harper wants to clinch.
Shamrock takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses.
Harper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Harper tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Harper wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Harper moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Harper rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
Harper is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Harper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock sets himself, and Harper steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Harper moves away and avoids it.
Harper wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Harper is out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range.
Harper checks the leg kick.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Harper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Harper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Harper wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
Shamrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Harper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Harper with a series of wild strikes but Harper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harper moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Some bone on bone action there as Harper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Harper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses.
Harper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to land body kicks.
Harper tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Harper checks it.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Harper avoids it.#CL#
Shamrock clinches.
Harper avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Harper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shamrock won't allow Harper to sweep him here. #SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet - Harper follows without any prompting.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Harper's leg. Harper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harper moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Harper tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Harper's ribcage. Harper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it. #T1#
Knees to the body from Shamrock.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper fails to pull guard.
Harper jumps guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper.
Harper avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Shamrock throws a one two combo. #ROC#Harper is rocked!
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.#CL2#
Harper forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Harper closes the distance and clinches.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper dodges an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shamrock obliges.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock working Harper over with knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harper is defending well for now.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Harper avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Harper gets control of Shamrock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Harper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Shamrock stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
Harper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Harper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow.
Harper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harper is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
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 body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock presses Harper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock is leaning against Harper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Harper is blocking nicely.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes 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.#R4#
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harper circles away quickly and effectively.
Harper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
BOOM! Shamrock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harper. Harper tries to recover but Shamrock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harper lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McQuirre ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuirre also avoids with ease.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
McQuirre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shamrock 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.#T1#
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre lands a shot to the body.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock pushes McQuirre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
With the fighters up against the cage, McQuirre throws an elbow but misses.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McQuirre on the inside.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McQuirre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamrock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by McQuirre as he checks the leg kick.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQuirre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
McQuirre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
McQuirre slips a jab from Shamrock.
McQuirre lands a head kick!
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that McQuirre sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shamrock feints and then cracks McQuirre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuirre down.
Shamrock works over McQuirre's head and body with a nice combination.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McQuirre ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuirre also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
McQuirre blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at McQuirre to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
McQuirre lands a head kick!
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McQuirre thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock tries to move into range but McQuirre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McQuirre throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock feints and then cracks McQuirre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuirre down.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McQuirre blocks it well.
McQuirre thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
A nice combination there by McQuirre.
Nice shot by McQuirre.#CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
McQuirre throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock with a nice calf kick.
McQuirre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McQuirre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
McQuirre tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock has McQuirre pressed against the cage, preventing McQuirre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McQuirre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it. #T3#
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
McQuirre moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Shamrock was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock is looking to slow McQuirre down with leg kicks.
McQuirre lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock keeps McQuirre at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
McQuirre scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuirre. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
McQuirre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
McQuirre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by McQuirre as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as McQuirre blocks the low kick.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamrock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre tried to counter with a leg kick but Shamrock avoided it.#T1#
Shamrock looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
McQuirre gets a clinch.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
McQuirre clinches.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A short left from Shamrock.
Nice elbow from McQuirre.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a push kick but McQuirre slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock motions for McQuirre to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for McQuirre's leg but McQuirre calmly moves out of range.
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a big counter head kick but McQuirre avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre checks a leg kick nicely.
McQuirre keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. McQuirre doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
Shamrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from McQuirre misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks McQuirre off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuirre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harry McQuirre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a half hearted mid kick.
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McQuirre pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
McQuirre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McQuirre cracks Shamrock with a good jab.#T1#
Shamrock throws a leg kick but McQuirre checks it.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Shamrock.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but McQuirre moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcQuirre.
McQuirre avoids a kick to the body.
McQuirre blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
McQuirre slips a jab from Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Shamrock was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but McQuirre moved away.
Shamrock throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McQuirre.
McQuirre moves into range and connects with a jab.
McQuirre lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock throws a push kick but McQuirre slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre misses with a kick to the body.
McQuirre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock looks for the body kick but McQuirre saw that one coming. #T3#
McQuirre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McQuirre misses with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
McQuirre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamrock misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
McQuirre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
A short left from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre. #T4#
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 avoiding damage as McQuirre throws knees to the body. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock wants to slow McQuirre down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
McQuirre instigates a clinch. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Shamrock has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McQuirre cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
McQuirre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face. #CUT#That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
A hook to the body from McQuirre.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McQuirre misses with a straight left.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
McQuirre scores with a punch to the head.
McQuirre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left and a right that stings McQuirre.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Shamrock connects with a high kick. #ROC2#McQuirre is rocked!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh McQuirre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shamrock darts in and clinches McQuirre up against the cage.
McQuirre seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McQuirre tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A short right from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McQuirre catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuirre.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
Shamrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre lands a nice looking body kick.
McQuirre throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body
and McQuirre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McQuirre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQuirre.
Shamrock sizes up McQuirre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shamrock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McQuirre.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
And McQuirre counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQuirre. McQuirre obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre throws a body kick that misses.
McQuirre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQuirre misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.#T4#
McQuirre 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQuirre thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQuirre lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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 Harry McQuirre.
I think McQuirre 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Dacre misses
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Dacre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Dacre misses its intended target.
Dacre avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dacre is able to avoid easily.
Dacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dacre throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dacre jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that Dacre sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dacre is out of range.
Dacre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dacre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dacre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dacre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dacre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dacre shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Dacre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dacre avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Dacre slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for Dacre on that attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Nice body kick there by Shamrock.
Dacre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Dacre moves out of range easily.
Dacre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dacre scores with a shot to the body.
Dacre dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Dacre's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Dacre throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Dacre moved away.#T2#
Dacre throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Dacre connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back.
Dacre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Dacre lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dacre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dacre looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands an elbow just above Dacre 's eye.
Dacre blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Dacre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Dacre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dacre.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Dacre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dacre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dacre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shamrock can't fight it off and eventually Dacre manages to take the fight to the floor. Shamrock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Shamrock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dacre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Claude Dacre has been cut.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A body shot lands from Shamrock. #T4#
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dacre has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Dacre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Dacre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shamrock regains guard immediately.

Shamrock pushes Dacre off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dacre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dacre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Dacre throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combo that has Dacre backing up. Dacre nods at Shamrock to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock fakes the leg kick and cracks Dacre in the body.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dacre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shamrock scores with a kick to the body.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Dacre avoids it.
Dacre blocks a leg kick.
Dacre tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock lunges at Dacre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dacre's hand.
Dacre shoots in but no luck this time.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Dacre is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Dacre avoids it.#CL2#
Dacre has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dacre is defending well for now.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Good body shot from Dacre.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Dacre wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dacre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dacre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dacre.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Dacre.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Dacre moves away and avoids it.
Dacre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Dacre with an uppercut!
Shamrock connects with a high kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dacre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dacre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Dacre moved away.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dacre.
Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Dacre clinches up against the cage.
Shamrock gets through Dacre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Dacre.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dacre misses with a body punch.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dacre fails to land.
Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Dacre misses with a punch to the body.
Dacre working aggressively here.
Shamrock works on Dacre's body with a couple of short punches.
Dacre blocks the elbow strike.
Dacre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dacre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dacre is breathing heavily.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dacre tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock cracks Dacre with a nice body shot.
Dacre misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dacre throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Dacre has Shamrock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dacre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shamrock tumbling to the mat - Dacre dives into Shamrock's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Dacre is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dacre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dacre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dacre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dacre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dacre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dacre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nick Shamrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dacre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is 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 cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dacre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Dacre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dacre takes a step back to recover.
Dacre swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Dacre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Dacre misses.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dacre.
A nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dacre misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Dacre down.
Shamrock lands a head kick!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Dacre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Dacre swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range. #T1#
Dacre avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dacre.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dacre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Dacre moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dacre.
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dacre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dacre is defending well for now.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dacre misses with a punch on the inside.
Dacre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dacre avoids the damage to the body.
Dacre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Dacre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Dacre has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Dacre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dacre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dacre loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dacre just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Good work by Dacre as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
Dacre throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Dacre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dacre throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Dacre scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dacre swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Shamrock clinches up with Dacre and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacre misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dacre tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Dacre back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamrock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dacre misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Dacre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dacre.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dacre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dacre.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Dacre with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Shamrock is looking to slow Dacre down with leg kicks.
Dacre throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Dacre tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dacre.
Dacre is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dacre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock cracks Dacre with an open hand slap.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Dacre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dacre down.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Dacre slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dacre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Dacre avoids it.#TD2#
Dacre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dacre showed some decent athleticism there.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Dacre is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Dacre seems to be looking for submissions.
Dacre trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away. #SUB2#
Dacre is working for an americana but Shamrock has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dacre was thinking about the submission.
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!
Dacre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dacre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dacre passes into half guard.
Dacre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Shamrock is trying to stand.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Dacre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dacre trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away. #SUB2#
Dacre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well. #SUB2#
Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Dacre trying to mount his opponent but Shamrock defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dacre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Dacre working the head and body with strikes.
Dacre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Dacre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dacre.
Dacre throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dacre on the ground.
Dacre trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacre stalling away here and it's allowed Shamrock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dacre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Dacre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Dacre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shamrock on his heels. He'll look to pass Shamrock's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Shamrock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dacre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dacre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dacre looking for a takedown.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Dacre.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Dacre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Dacre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dacre avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock throws an elbow that misses.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacre.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dacre avoids it.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Dacre's takedown attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Shamrock lands a nice elbow.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dacre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dacre as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dacre blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dacre avoids the elbow strike from Shamrock, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dacre tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Dacre back against the cage.
Dacre lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dacre.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Dacre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Dacre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Dacre dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Dacre's head and hops out.#T3#
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dacre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Dacre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses.
Dacre tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dacre.
Dacre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dacre.
Dacre slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Dacre checks it.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Dacre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Dacre down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dacre with a jab.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dacre.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dacre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dacre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Dacre moves out of range easily.
Dacre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dacre misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Claude Dacre was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: OFK 76 - Mad Onion Vs Naulakko
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Williams misses with a hook.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Williams thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Williams avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shamrock manages to circle out of the way.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Shamrock tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Shamrock manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams 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.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Williams throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.#T2#
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamrock leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Shamrock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet. #T4#
Williams wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shamrock holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams'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.#R2#
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Williams lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams slips a jab from Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams jabs at Shamrock's body.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams blocks a jab.#T1#
Williams lands a jab.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams with a nice cross.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shamrock swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 71 - Shamrock Vs Gay G
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Gay G tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Gay G ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock moves out of range as Gay G strikes.
Nice cross by Gay G.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gay G 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Gay G's head and hops out.
Gay G is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Gay G.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Gay G.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Gay G lands.
Shamrock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay G misses the target.
A low kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Gay G knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gay G backwards. #ROC#Gay G is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gay G backwards.
Gay G is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock gets through Gay G's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a big right hand that drops Gay G! The killer instinct kicks in and Shamrock finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 66 - Reilly Vs Sight
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duterte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Duterte back into the cage.
Duterte takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Shamrock tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gene Steve Duterte has been cut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Shamrock is working Duterte over against the cage.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Duterte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Duterte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shamrock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shamrock continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Duterte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock taking a breather.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duterte or not.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Shamrock. #T3#
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Duterte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Duterte tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Shamrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Duterte tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Duterte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duterte can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duterte up against the cage.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Duterte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duterte's gas tank.
Shamrock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duterte up against the cage.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duterte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duterte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duterte jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Shamrock forces Duterte back against the cage and clinches.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Duterte misses with some punches.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Shamrock is looking to control Duterte's arms but Duterte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shamrock has his back to the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. #ROC2#Duterte is rocked!
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte.
Oh Duterte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duterte up against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
Shamrock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Duterte's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Duterte drops to his knees and Shamrock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
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.

Event: OFK 61 - Williams Vs Shamrock
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch 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!
Williams misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams misses with some punches. #T1#
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Williams.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.#T2#
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shamrock wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams advances position into side control!
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Williams takes a little break here. Shamrock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Shamrock defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shamrock is avoiding damage well.
Williams grinds an elbow into Shamrock's temple.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shamrock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams staying calm.#SUB#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams staying calm.#T4#
Williams working away.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Williams controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams 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.#R2#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Williams tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Williams cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Williams throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#T1#
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back.
Williams jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams misses the jab.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams jabs at Shamrock's body.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
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!
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.#T2##CL2#
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Shamrock tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocking some punches.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Shamrock to work.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Williams.
Williams tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Williams.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Shamrock throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
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 looking to stall.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shamrock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
Williams blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Shamrock into the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Williams wants the takedown. Shamrock is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamrock's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Robin Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Shamrock controlling Williams's posture. #T3#
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams blocks a jab.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
Shamrock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams clearly takes that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Shamrock works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.#T1#
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook 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 misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shamrock gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with the head strike. #T3#
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Shamrock is trying to stall.
Shamrock tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock trying to control the position.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams had his way with Nick Shamrock in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams digs a good hook to Shamrock's body. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams. #TD#
Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shamrock is controlling Williams's trapped leg to prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now. #T1#
Shamrock trying to control but Williams postures up.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shamrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Williams.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock taking a breather.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shamrock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams blocks an uppercut.

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 Robin Williams.
Well Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams retains his featherweight title!
Robin Williams 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.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock managing to control the position.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno content to stall in guard here.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Puno is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shamrock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Shamrock can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Puno throws some wild stikes that Shamrock manages to avoid easily.
Puno lands a big elbow.
Puno unloading with bombs!
Puno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Puno unloads with some shots from mount but Shamrock bucks and avoids them well.
Shamrock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno unloads with some shots from mount but Shamrock bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Puno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Puno there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shamrock looks a forlorn figure.
Puno looking to ground and pound but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Puno avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Puno throwing strikes here but Shamrock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Shamrock wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno 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.#R2#
Puno moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Puno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Puno slips a jab from Shamrock.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno throws a series of strikes that have Shamrock backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Shamrock unleashes a big counter combination but Puno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Puno.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamrock gets back to full guard.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Puno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shamrock keeping hold of Puno's head, controlling as best he can.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Shamrock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamrock won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno with the ground and pound but Shamrock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Puno is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno passes into half guard.
Puno thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Shamrock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Puno. Puno gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Puno catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock being controlled here, momentarily.
Puno pushing down on Shamrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shamrock is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno lands a couple of digs.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Puno postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Puno trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Puno preventing the sweep. #T3#
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno connects with a jab.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Puno catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puno eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Shamrock misses. #T4#
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Puno moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Puno cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.#TD#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.

Shamrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamrock is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puno is proving hard to escape from.
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno distracts Shamrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puno postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shamrock pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Nick Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to sweep but instead, Puno has passed into half guard.
Shamrock trying to control from the bottom.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely. #T3#
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Shamrock is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.
Puno 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 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Puno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puno wants to take a breather but Shamrock is having none of it. #T4#
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno is stalling here. Shamrock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shamrock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Puno gets back to half guard.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puno gets back to full guard.

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 Manny Puno.
Well Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Manny Puno took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Love you Shamrock, youï¿½re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
San Pedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right.
San Pedro moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro jabs at Shamrock's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.#T2#
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
San Pedro throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - San Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
San Pedro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut.
San Pedro throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.#T4#
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
San Pedro keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
San Pedro drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
San Pedro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
San Pedro misses with a hook.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a combination
and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro misses the jab.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San Pedro is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.#T2#
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro staying out of range there.
Shamrock looks to land a combination. San Pedro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
San Pedro lands with a cross.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
San Pedro throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
San Pedro clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy head kick
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Shamrock shrugs it off though.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Shamrock.
San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.#T1#
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
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 misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Shamrock.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
San Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Shamrock misses. #T3#
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Nice shot lands for San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Shamrock.
San Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro lands with a right hand.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by San Pedro.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
Shamrock works over San Pedro's head and body with a nice combination.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San Pedro thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye.
San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamrock moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock scores with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.#T3#
San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
San Pedro pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.#T4#
San Pedro misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Donk. San Pedro catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
San Pedro lands with a nice body punch.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice body kick.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro had his way with Nick Shamrock in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Good leg kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro with a hook.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock with a jab.
San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock motions for San Pedro to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and San Pedro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
San Pedro scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
San Pedro catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.#T4#
San Pedro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
San Pedro pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'Thank you to everyone who followed me during my career. It was a pleasure fighting for you all and I thank you all sincerely for the shown support. Godspeed! '.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock is looking for the big counter here.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
De Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock is leaning against De Andrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - De Andrade scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
De Andrade lands a two punch combo.
De Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Andrade pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock checks a low kick from De Andrade.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Shamrock.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. De Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
De Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
De Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by De Andrade.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Andrade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.#T3#
Shamrock tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
De Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and De Andrade settles back down.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by De Andrade.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.#T4#
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!#BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
De Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD2#
Shamrock lands a big uppercut and De Andrade crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Andrade looks OK. Shamrock waves De Andrade back to his feet!#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks De Andrade with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! De Andrade falls to his knees and Shamrock doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jernit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Jab from Jernit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
A head kick from Shamrock lands but Jernit takes it in his stride.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Jernit instigates a clinch.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Jernit throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Jernit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shamrock.
Jernit lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShamrock.#T3#
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jernit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shamrock.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Jernit's body.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Jernit saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jernit.#T4#
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Jernit shakes it off.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jernit tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Jernit is rocked!
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit darts in trying to clinch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.#CL#
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jernit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shamrock can turn it around.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock is trying to break free.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Jernit on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jernit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jernit.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Jernit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a right hand. #T3#
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Jernit is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Jernit off balance momentarily.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Jernit pushes Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #T4#
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jernit closes the distance but Shamrock moves to the side
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Jernit connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jernit throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock lands with a right that hurts Jernit. Jernit looks to clinch but Shamrock throws a short knee that drops Jernit. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nick Shamrock!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#859 Baba v Rones
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Underwood's knee but Underwood avoids it well.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Underwood throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Underwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Underwood motions for Shamrock to come forward. Underwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Underwood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood misses the jab.
Underwood cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Underwood with a nice cross.#T1#
Underwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Underwood throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Underwood lands a body shot.
Underwood connects with the punch.
Shamrock throws a one two combo.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood lands with a slapping head kick.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock takes one on the button.#T2#
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Underwood.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Underwood coming out on top.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Underwood, as that shot connected.
Underwood dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Underwood misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Underwood throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood misses the jab.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Underwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Underwood cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Underwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shamrock tries to work over Underwood's front leg with a kick but Underwood checks it.
Underwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Underwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood scores with a leg kick.
Underwood lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
As Underwood backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Underwood lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Underwood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Underwood 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.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Underwood misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Underwood cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Underwood, as that shot connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamrock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Underwood misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Underwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Shamrock clobbers Underwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Underwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock scores with a hook.#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
Underwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Underwood settles back down.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Underwood lands a jab.
Underwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Underwood throws a head kick that half lands.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Underwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Underwood lands with an overhand left.
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!
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.#T2#
Good work by Underwood as he checks the leg kick.
Underwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Underwood throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over Underwood's front leg with a kick but Underwood checks it.
Underwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Underwood swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Underwood.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
and Shamrock counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Underwood! He's just covering up as Shamrock starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Puno shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Puno is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puno trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Puno digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
A big right from Shamrock misses. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puno is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puno in side control, throwing shots but Shamrock defends.
Shamrock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno drags him back down.#T4#
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno drags him back down.
Puno works to advance to full mount. Shamrock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Puno thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jab from Puno.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Puno fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Puno backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shamrock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##ES2#
Shamrock sneaks out the side door and pushes Puno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.#TD#
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Shamrock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Puno cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno laying and praying for a moment but Shamrock takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Nice strikes from Puno there.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well. #T1#
Shamrock pushes Puno off looking to stand but Puno dives back in and keeps control.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno misses with a double jab
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Puno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Puno throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away. #T4#
Shamrock tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock is not content to let Puno control the position.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Puno.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
In defeat, Nick Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: Syn 684 Shamrock vs Point
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Jab by Point.
A big right from Point misses.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point jabs at Shamrock's body.
Point tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Point misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Point misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Point's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Shamrock thumps Point with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Point misses. #T3#
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Point stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Point's calf.
Point misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Point thinking.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Point with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Point missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Point works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick 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.
#R2#
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Point misses with a left hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Jab from Shamrock.
Point's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Point is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.#T1#
Point swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Point lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.
Point checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Point gets a clinch.
Point lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Point. #TD2#
Point decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Point.
A jab from Point misses.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Point throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
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 cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Point with an uppercut!
Point connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Point.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Point takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock thumps Point with a low kick.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Point is looking to clinch.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Point swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Point takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Point misses with a combination
and Point takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Point takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Point on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock moves forwards but Point connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.#T1#
Point throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Point on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Point scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
Point takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock cracks Point with a good jab.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Nick Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Point throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brayden Point thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nick Shamrock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Madog missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Shamrock catches Madog right on the button with a cross.
Madog scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madog, right into the meat.
Madog checks a leg kick nicely.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Madog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Madog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Madog jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Madog counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
Madog scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Madog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madog.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Madog slips under a jab.
Madog lands with a nice body punch.
Madog throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Madog. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Madog throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Madog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madog lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Madog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madog thinking.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
Madog lands a front kick.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Madog.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Madog jabs at Shamrock's body.
Madog misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Madog lands an overhand right.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Madog is out of range.
Madog throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madog cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog connects with a jab.
Madog throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madog throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madog stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madog.
Madog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Madog misses with a left hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Madog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Madog tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Madog misses with a low kick.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madog punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Madog blocks the leg kick.
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madog.
Shamrock moves forwards but Madog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock slips a jab from Madog.
A low kick from Madog is predictable there
and Madog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shamrock defending well as Madog loads up on a big left hand.
Madog lands with a cross.
Madog tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Madog throws a series of strikes that have Shamrock backpedaling.
Madog looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madog throws out the jab.
Madog tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madog lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Iolyn Madog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madog throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Madog misses with a low kick.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog throws a big shot that misses.
Madog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madog scoring well with a low kick there.
Madog cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Madog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Madog swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madog throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Madog thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madog at a distance.
Madog throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madog lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Madog scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Madog looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Madog scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Madog's leg. Madog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madog connects with a body shot.
Madog is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Madog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Madog misses with a hook.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamrock duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Madog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madog throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Madog is rocked!
Madog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madog is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Madog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madog leaves his chin hanging out and Shamrock seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Madog crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno 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 needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Shamrock is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puno wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy. #T1#
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Puno.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.#T2##TD2#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
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.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno misses with a hook
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Puno shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him. #T4#
Puno working some strikes from top position.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Shamrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Puno pulls Shamrock in close to prevent any damage.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puno is proving hard to escape from.
Puno 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.
Puno seems keen to control Shamrock's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamrock leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puno or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Puno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.#TD2#
Puno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shamrock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Shamrock pushes Puno off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puno misses with a body shot. #T2#
Puno with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Puno stops Shamrock from standing up.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Puno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.#T4#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puno is working Shamrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Puno with that takedown attempt.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a jab to Puno's midsection.
Shamrock swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Puno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Puno misses.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Good exchange - Puno coming out on top.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Puno misses.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno jabs at Shamrock's body.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shamrock to the ground. Puno is now in Shamrock's guard.#ES#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Puno staying out of range there.#T1#
Shamrock slips a jab from Puno.
Puno swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puno in his tracks. #ROC#
Puno is rocked!
Shamrock scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Puno misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a huge left! Puno is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shamrock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Puno from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Collins backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Collins lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Nice cross by Collins.#T1#
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Collins fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins looks winded!
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.#T4#
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Collins thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamrock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp right that sends Collins to the canvas! Shamrock follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Green connects with a body shot.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Green.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Green misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green motions for Shamrock to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with a body shot
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Green lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Green
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green checks the leg kick.
Green jabs at Shamrock's body.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Green lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green lands a body shot.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Green.
A jab lands there for Green.
Green works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Green tries to land a body kick
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Green.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Green swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Shamrock lands a jab to Green's midsection.
A big left from Green misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Green throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
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!
Green lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Green misses with a kick to the body
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Green misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Green.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Green digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Good shot there by Green.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Green.
Green scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Green misses with a low kick.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Green.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Green.
Green looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Green misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green misses with a body kick.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Green throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Green swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green jabs at Shamrock's body.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Green fakes the leg kick and cracks Shamrock in the body. #T3#
Green connects with a body shot.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Green in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Green cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Green throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Green misses with a body shot.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamrock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Green.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Green. #T4#
Green throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a low kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green with a hook.
Green misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Green misses with a straight left.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
That kick from Green tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock moves out of range as Green strikes.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Green looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Green stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Green misses with the body kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Green misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Green.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green misses with a body punch
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Green is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Jab by Green.
Green is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Green throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#T3#
Green misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Green.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock slips a jab from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Green misses with a looping left.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green really dominated that round.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
A jab lands there for Green.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.#T1#
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Green misses with a body kick.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Green.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
A jab from Green does it's job there.#T2#
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock scores with a counter punch that sends Green to the canvas! Shamrock smells blood - he's punishing Green with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Green has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight 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.

Event: Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Built counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Built throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built is trying to counter with his kicks.
Built fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Built misses with a looping right.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built 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 Built.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Built clinches.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Built tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built looks winded!
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards. #T4#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Built blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built blocking some punches.
Built misses with some punches.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Pa‘Akea Built has been cut.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built checks a leg kick.#T1#
Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Built thinking.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Built has managed to clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Built gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Built in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Built pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Built lands a body shot.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built is breathing heavily.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Built misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built misses with a kick to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Built throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.#T2#
Built throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Built tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Built avoided it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Built misses the jab.
Shamrock jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.#CL2#
Built darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built working aggressively here.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
A short right from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Built.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Built, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Built.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built tries to clinch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Built is rocked!
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Built.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Shamrock throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Built misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Pa‘Akea Built in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Built takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Built connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Built scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built misses with a right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Built looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Built looks to clinch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Built throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Built.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Built looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock slips a jab from Built.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Built misses with a head kick.
Built jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Built throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.#T4#
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Built throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built misses with a straight left.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pa‘Akea Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.

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.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
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!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Donk. Cruz catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz with a poor takedown
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#CL2#
Cruz forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Cruz jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Cruz looks winded!
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short left from Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #TD2#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Shamrock.#T3#
Cruz tries to clinch but Shamrock moves away
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.#T4#
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock. #TD2#
Cruz feints and as Shamrock raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz wants to clinch but Shamrock slips to the side
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Shamrock jabs at Cruz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Shamrock counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shamrock finish him?!
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?#T1#
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock scores with a counter punch that sends Cruz to the canvas! Shamrock smells blood - he's punishing Cruz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cruz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.#T1#
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Keenan misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a one-two to the body.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Keenan misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut.
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
A good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Keenan misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keenan lands a front kick.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Keenan was not able to check.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keenan lands a jab.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan'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.
#R2#
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keenan thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Keenan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shamrock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Keenan thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Shamrock moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan.
Keenan throws a leg kick
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
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!
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Keenan is rocked!
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T3#
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Keenan throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan misses with a hook
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shamrock works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Keenan thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Keenan throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
Keenan scores with a nice strike.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Keenan 's knee.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan blocks a jab.#T3#
Keenan tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Keenan.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Shamrock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keenan! Shamrock lets Keenan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Keenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan walks straight into a right hand from Shamrock - that's dropped him! Shamrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Keenan from any more punishment! Keenan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Gareth Keenan had this to say: 'Good fight buddy'.

Event: Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Jodson is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Jodson throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Jodson blocks the low kick.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Jodson.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jodson is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jodson misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
Jodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jodson.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jodson misses with a few strikes there.
Jodson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jodson digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jodson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance. #T2#
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Jodson 's knee.
Jodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jodson misses with an uppercut
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jodson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shamrock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jodson throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.#T3#
Jodson throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.
Jodson misses with a left hand
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jodson throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Jodson jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jodson misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jodson throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jodson.
Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Dohn Jodson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jodson misses the target.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jodson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jodson misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jodson thinking.
Jodson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jodson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jodson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Jodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jodson looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Jodson tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Jodson stalks Shamrock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shamrock's face. Shamrock staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Jodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shamrock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jodson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Jodson didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Jodson is rocked!#T4#
Shamrock connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jodson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Shamrock!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there.
San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
San Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
San Pedro cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock works San Pedro's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamrock will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it. #T2#
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
San Pedro moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
San Pedro throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
San Pedro scores with a nice head shot.
San Pedro jabs at Shamrock's body.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
San Pedro slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Pedro. That did some damage!
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it.
Jab from San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.#T1#
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from San Pedro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
San Pedro instigates a clinch.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands an uppercut.#T2#
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Shamrock is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro looking to stall.
Nice elbow from San Pedro. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro lands a body shot. #T4#
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
San Pedro tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from San Pedro.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
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 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Shamrock thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San Pedro throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
San Pedro jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro is looking for the big counter here.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San Pedro's hands.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for San Pedro.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a series of strikes. Shamrock will be more careful next time no doubt.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock motions for San Pedro to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Jab by San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
San Pedro counters with a body kick.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro.
I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Shamrock!
A less than humble Nick Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Jodson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jodson throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jodson counters with a series of strikes. Shamrock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jodson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Jodson. #T1#
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jodson.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jodson moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jodson 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.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jodson throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Shamrock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jodson back to the cage. Shamrock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jodson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.#T2#
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jodson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jodson moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Jodson walks into a jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Jodson.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jodson's head.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jodson misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson lands a front kick.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson misses with a few strikes there.
Jodson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jodson's head back.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jodson's calf.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jodson throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Jodson only half commits.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jodson in his tracks.
Jodson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Jodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jodson slips a jab from Shamrock.
Jodson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jodson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Jodson's knee but Jodson avoids it well.
Jodson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock punishes Jodson's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jodson tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Jodson thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jodson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jodson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Jodson checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jodson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Jodson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jodson checks a leg kick.
Jodson misses with the combination.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Jodson's ribs.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock slips a jab from Jodson.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Shamrock misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jodson. Jodson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodson misses with the combination.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jodson is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jodson is looking for a counter combo.
Jodson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jodson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Jodson.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jodson checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jodson with an uppercut!
Jodson misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Jodson's body. Jodson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jodson eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #KD#
and Jodson counters with a crisp one two that drops Shamrock! Jodson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shamrock to his feet! Shamrock is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Jodson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jodson counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Jodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jodson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
A leg kick checked by Jodson.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Jodson's leg but Jodson calmly moves out of range.
Jodson throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jodson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Jodson walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jodson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock cracks Jodson with an open hand slap.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock jabs Jodson right on the nose. Jodson blinks but takes it well.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jodson throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jodson cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Jodson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jodson throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jodson is out of range.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jodson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Shamrock tumbling to the canvas! Jodson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Shamrock was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dohn Jodson!
In defeat, Nick Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Griffiths knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths misses the shot to 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 tries to score with a low kick but Griffiths moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Shamrock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Griffiths's belly button to the back.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range. #T2#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Griffiths is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Shamrock in the body. #T3#
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffiths on the side of the head.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits. #T4#
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Jab by Shamrock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Griffiths might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffiths in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Shamrock clobbers Griffiths with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock feints a jab promting Griffiths to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffiths slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths 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 moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Griffiths takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffiths avoided it.#T3#
A head kick by Griffiths misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths 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.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Griffiths.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Shamrock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths. #T1#
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffiths at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Good work by Griffiths as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths lands the left hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Shamrock stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Shamrock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to Jodson's midsection.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jodson misses the target.
Jodson throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Jodson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Jodson wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jodson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Shamrock cracks Jodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock cracks Jodson with an open hand slap.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jodson.#T1#
Jodson lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jodson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jodson throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Jodson defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Jodson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Shamrock cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jodson throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.#T2#
Jodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jodson throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson misses with a looping right.
Jodson tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Jodson connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jodson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
Jodson checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jodson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Jodson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jodson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jodson with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jodson lands the left hand.
Jodson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Jodson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jodson looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
A big right from Jodson misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Jodson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jodson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Jodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Jodson pushes Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jodson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jodson cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jodson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock cracks Jodson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jodson at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Jodson stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Jodson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jodson.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jodson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Jodson blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson slips under a jab.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Jodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Jodson takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Jodson wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Jodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jodson - just one landing.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Shamrock is looking for the big counter here.
Shamrock sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Jodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock. #T2#
Jodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Jodson scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jodson.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jodson moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jodson's head back. #T3#
Jodson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jodson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Jodson.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Jodson.
Jodson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Shamrock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jodson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jodson blocks a jab.
Jodson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jodson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jodson lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Jodson scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Jodson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock motions for Jodson to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses.
Jodson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Jodson's head but Jodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jodson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jodson connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jodson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Jodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jodson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Jodson misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Jodson slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Jodson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Jodson cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jodson was well out of range.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Jodson tries to clinch up.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jodson.
Jodson lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Jodson.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Jodson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Jodson avoids it well.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jodson does it's job there.
Jodson walks into a left hand.
Jodson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jodson is out of range.
Shamrock jabs at Jodson's body.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Jodson cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jodson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jodson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Jodson jabs at Shamrock's body.
Jodson wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Jodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson lands with an overhand left.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jodson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.#T3#
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Jodson throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jodson.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Jodson.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock clobbers Jodson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jodson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jodson staying out of range there.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jodson, as that shot connected.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Jodson blocks the low kick.
Jodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson misses with a leg kick.
Jodson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Jodson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Shamrock is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Shamrock!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. #CL#
San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Shamrock presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from San Pedro.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a body punch. #T3#
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Shamrock pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro 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.
#R2#
Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good jab.
San Pedro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
San Pedro sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
San Pedro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but San Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
San Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro is looking to clinch.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
Shamrock throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
San Pedro is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses with a combination
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock slips a straight right by San Pedro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there.
San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
San Pedro tries to clinch up.
San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.#T2#
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
San Pedro misses with the head strike. #T3#
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. #T4#
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
San Pedro presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Esteban San Pedro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by San Pedro.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
San Pedro misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.#T1#
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
San Pedro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
San Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
San Pedro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away.
Shamrock with a hook.
San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Shamrock cracks San Pedro with a good jab.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away.
Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Shamrock throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow. #T4#
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
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!
San Pedro lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as San Pedro tries to tie him up.
A short left from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
San Pedro jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. San Pedro didn't see that one coming.
San Pedro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from San Pedro lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. #T1#
San Pedro misses with a hook.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
San Pedro takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.#T3#
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shamrock throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards.
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 slips a jab from San Pedro.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.#T4#
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Pedro throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock.
I think San Pedro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Esteban San Pedro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Trump defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Trump moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.#CL2#
Trump takes the fight into the clinch.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump misses with some punches.
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 misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trump or not.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Trump blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Trump tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Trump slips under a jab from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock misses with a hook
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.#T4#
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trump slips a jab from Shamrock.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hillary Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Trump manages to pull guard.
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trump's guard.#SU#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Trump misses.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Trump's body.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Trump digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Trump with an uppercut!
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Trump moved away.
Donk. Shamrock catches Trump right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trump.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Trump checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is looking to slow Trump down with leg kicks.
Shamrock thumps Trump with a low kick.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.#T4#
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump wants to clinch.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Trump's body.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock moves out of range as Trump strikes.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump misses the jab.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trump throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock sizes up Trump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Trump down.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Trump drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Trump throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Trump counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Trump's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Trump avoids the body shot from Shamrock. #CL2#
Trump fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage. #TD2#
Trump jumps into guard, dragging Shamrock to the mat. #SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock. #T3#
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shamrock.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Trump throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Trump.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trump has time to react.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan 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.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Keenan throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan jabs at Shamrock's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Keenan cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
As Keenan backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Keenan tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
As Keenan backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut!
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan motions for Shamrock to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Shamrock swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips a jab from Keenan.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though.
Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keenan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Keenan.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keenan slips a jab from Shamrock.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamrock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
Keenan defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keenan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Keenan sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands.
A good leg kick by Shamrock. #T3#
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan lands an overhand right.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Keenan throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Keenan.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shamrock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Shamrock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Shamrock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keenan lands a nice looking body kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Keenan.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Shamrock shrugs it off though.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Keenan.#T2#
Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Keenan.
Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A left lands for Keenan.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!#T4#
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Keenan sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Keenan cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Shamrock jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
Well Keenan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 412: Endgame
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urani throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urani lands a high kick!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Urani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Urani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Urani checks it
and Urani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Urani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Urani lands a big shot that drops Shamrock! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!#CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Urani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Shamrock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shamrock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Urani pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani misses with a body punch.
Urani tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Urani drops back down to his feet.
Shamrock tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Urani misses with some punches.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
Urani blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #BC2#
Urani manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Urani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Urani slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Shamrock tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Urani lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Good work by Urani as he checks the leg kick.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Urani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Urani missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Urani down.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani counters with an inside leg kick.
Urani sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Urani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani throws a big counter head kick but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock jabs at Urani's body.
Nice uppercut there from Urani.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Urani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Urani.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Urani's body. Urani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks. #CUT2#
Jeez, Nick Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Urani. #T3#
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Urani struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urani scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Urani.
A shot in the inside from Urani.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ephram Urani!
Ephram Urani is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balayan.
Shamrock swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Balayan seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Balayan.
Balayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Crunch! Balayan slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Balayan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Balayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan checks a leg kick.
Balayan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Balayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock with a jab.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Balayan motions for Shamrock to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Balayan misses.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balayan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
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!
Balayan checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balayan checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balayan.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balayan is able to avoid easily.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Balayan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Balayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Balayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balayan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Balayan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Balayan counters with an inside leg kick.
Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Balayan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab. #T3#
Balayan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Balayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balayan tries to avoid it.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balayan.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Balayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock cracks Balayan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Balayan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Balayan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan walks into a left hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balayan throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock stuns Balayan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock tries to work over Balayan's front leg with a kick but Balayan checks it.
Balayan feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Balayan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balayan misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Balayan tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balayan checks a leg kick.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balayan cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Balayan there.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Balayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.#T1#
Balayan takes one on the button.
Balayan throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balayan can do to turn this around?
Balayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Balayan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Balayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balayan at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Balayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Balayan misses. #T2#
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balayan throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Balayan misses with an uppercut.
Balayan tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Balayan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Balayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock tests Balayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balayan checks a low kick from Shamrock.#T3#
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Balayan avoids it well.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick.
Balayan slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Balayan checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Balayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balayan takes one on the button.
Shamrock defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock throws a combination. Balayan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balayan checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Balayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Balayan misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Balayan throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Balayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Balayan should have avoided that one.
Balayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Balayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Shamrock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balayan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands an overhand right.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Balayan.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balayan.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Balayan misses with a hook.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Balayan.
Balayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Balayan's body. Balayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Balayan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A short right from Balayan.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Balayan misses. #T3#
Balayan blocks a leg kick.
Balayan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balayan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balayan tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balayan checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Balayan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balayan throws a leg kick
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Balayan.
Balayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan motions for Shamrock to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan staying out of range there.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
A big left from Balayan misses.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Balayan.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Garegin Balayan just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balayan.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balayan takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Balayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Balayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Balayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balayan misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Balayan misses.
Balayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balayan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Balayan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Balayan throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Balayan knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balayan.
Balayan scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Balayan lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Balayan avoids it.#T2#
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Balayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Balayan counters with a body kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balayan.
Balayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balayan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock tests Balayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Balayan drives through and clinches with Shamrock against the cage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Balayan avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage. #T4#
Balayan scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock cracks Balayan with a nice body shot.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Balayan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock 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!
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Balayan's head.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Balayan digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balayan or not.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balayan or not.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Balayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock clobbers Balayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balayan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balayan misses with a looping right.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balayan lands a jab to the head.
Balayan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Balayan's head but Balayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balayan ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Balayan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balayan doesn't seem phased though.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Balayan throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balayan just manages to avoid it.
Balayan thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balayan doesn't seem bothered though.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Balayan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamrock duly obliges.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a nice body kick.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balayan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Balayan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Garegin Balayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balayan's head backwards.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Balayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Balayan moves out of range.
A nice side step and Balayan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balayan checks it well.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Shamrock works Balayan's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balayan. Balayan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balayan doesn't seem bothered though.
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Balayan avoided it.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Balayan manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Balayan's belly button to the back.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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? #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
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.#T2#
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Reigns won't let him. #SU#
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. #TD2#
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!#T4#
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock is not content to let Reigns control the position.#ES#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CUT2#
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.

Event: OFC 406: Harada vs Gray
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Jackson moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Jackson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#T1#
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock with a hook.
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!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Jackson catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jackson.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Jackson misses. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamrock 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.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Jackson jabs at Shamrock's body.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Shamrock wriggles free and stands up.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jab from Jackson.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range. #T4#
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeShawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson just misses with a punch 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 scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. #T2#
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShawn Jackson.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down. #T3#
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock with a jab.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson with a jab.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shamrock quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson can't get the takedown. #T1#
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
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 misses with some punches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Shamrock. He has hold of a leg but Shamrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shamrock wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #ES#
Shamrock throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with DeShawn Jackson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson jabs at Shamrock's body.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
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 tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.#T1#
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
DeShawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased. #T3#
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Jackson.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated DeShawn Jackson had this to say: 'Ay Caramba.'.

Event: OFC 404: Shamrock vs Yurmommy
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock throws a hook but Yurmommy avoids it easily.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yurmommy blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.#CL#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock works on Yurmommy's body with a couple of short punches.
Yurmommy has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Yurmommy blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yurmommy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Yurmommy pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Yurmommy.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurmommy misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yurmommy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurmommy blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. #BC2#
Yurmommy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Yurmommy checks it.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Yurmommy off balance momentarily.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to bum rush Yurmommy with a series of wild strikes but Yurmommy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yurmommy throws a counter combo.
Shamrock scores with a jab.#T2#
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and Yurmommy counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Yurmommy moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yurmommy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock cracks Yurmommy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Yurmommy throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock.
Yurmommy lands a shoulder strike.
Yurmommy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yurmommy controls his hands.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Yurmommy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Yurmommy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Yurmommy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock tries to clinch
and Yurmommy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yurmommy. That did some damage!
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yurmommy.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Shamrock is looking to slow Yurmommy down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurmommy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Yurmommy's front leg.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yurmommy momentarily.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurmommy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurmommy.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Yurmommy's ribs.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Yurmommy seems unphased.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yurmommy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yurmommy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yurmommy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Yurmommy needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a hook.#T2#
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Yurmommy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yurmommy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Yurmommy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Yurmommy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Yurmommy saw that one coming.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Yurmommy throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Yurmommy ducks down to avoid it.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
A jab from Shamrock misses. #T3#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Yurmommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock takes a swing at Yurmommy's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Yurmommy's front leg but catches the back leg as Yurmommy tries to avoid it.
Yurmommy walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Yurmommy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurmommy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Yurmommy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yurmommy controls the pace.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yurmommy is controlling him.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurmommy can do to turn this around?
Yurmommy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yurmommy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Yurmommy ducks down to avoid it.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Yurmommy off balance momentarily.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yurmommy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Yurmommy ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Yurmommy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination. Yurmommy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Yurmommy throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yurmommys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yurmommy blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurmommy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Yurmommy's leg. Yurmommy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Yurmommy's head.
Yurmommy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.#T3#
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Yurmommy's head but Yurmommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurmommy missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Nick Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Yurmommy is out of range.
Yurmommy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Yurmommy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Yurmommy takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.
Shamrock's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T4#
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Yurmommy moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Yurmommy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Yurmommy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yurmommy in his tracks.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Yurmommy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Yurmommy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurmommy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yurmommy feints the counter takedown.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Yurmommy jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurmommy.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Yurmommy's head but Yurmommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Yurmommy defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Yurmommy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
Shamrock misses with a double jab
and Yurmommy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yurmommy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurmommy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Yurmommy saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Yurmommy's front leg but catches the back leg as Yurmommy tries to avoid it.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yurmommy's calf.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yurmommy has time to react.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yurmommy.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Yurmommy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yurmommy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Yurmommy's body. Yurmommy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Yurmommy defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Yurmommy checks it
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Eyeam Yurmommy in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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!
#R5#
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Yurmommy counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurmommy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Shamrock catches Yurmommy right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yurmommy moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Nick Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
Yurmommy throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and Yurmommy counters with a huge left! Shamrock is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yurmommy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shamrock from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yurmommy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Eyeam Yurmommy 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.
The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 402: Shamrock vs Ramos
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Ramos closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Shamrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos lands a left hand. #BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock with a hook.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramos is defended easily by Shamrock.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramos blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ramos throws a body kick.
Ramos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ramos moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.#T1#
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramos misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramos.
Ramos lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook 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 leg kick that misses.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramos doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Ramos misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ramos instigates a clinch.
Shamrock tries to circle away but Ramos has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Ramos shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Ramos's legs.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Ramos keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Shamrock misses the body punch #TD2#
and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #ES#
Shamrock throws Ramos to one side and escapes!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
Ramos throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Ramos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.#T3#
Shamrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.#ES#
Shamrock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Ramos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ramos misses.
Ramos scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range. #T4#
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Ramos moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Ramos catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramos moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramos momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramos defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramos throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos 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.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Ramos's knee but Ramos avoids it well.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ramos backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Ramos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
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!
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Ramos motions for Shamrock to come forward. Ramos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Ramos.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shamrock defends it well.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramos tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Ramos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Ramos 's knee.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.
Ramos lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramos finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ramos.
Ramos with a hook.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Ramos looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos's knee momentarily.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to circle away but Ramos has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramos working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamrock's brow. #BC#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react.
Ramos is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Shamrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamrock's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shamrock punishes Ramos's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock jabs at Ramos's body.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Shamrock misses. #T3#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Ramos saw it coming and moves away.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ramos throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos lands a body shot.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Ramos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Ramos. Beautiful body shot.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Ramos with an uppercut!
Ramos throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramos checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Ramos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramos in his tracks.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Shamrock catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock works Ramos's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Shamrock gets caught napping as Ramos dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.#ES#
Shamrock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Ramos misses the jab.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Ramos with a jab.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Shamrock leaves Ramos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Ramos slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Ramos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Jab from Ramos.#T3#
Ramos darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Ramos into the cage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Shamrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramos wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramos just manages to avoid it.
Ramos throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramos takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Ramos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Ramos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramos is defended easily by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos lands a body shot.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Henrique Ramos in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Ramos tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramos moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ramos.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ramos.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramos in his tracks.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramos moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.#T2#
Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for Ramos on that attempt.
Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
Shamrock cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Shamrock swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Ramos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henrique Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramos doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.#T4#
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramos.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC 400: Bosch vs Sigit
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
Good work by Zhai as he checks the leg kick.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Zhai with an uppercut!
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.#T1#
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai delivers a nice body kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.#CL2#
Zhai gets a clinch.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Zhai is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Zhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai. #T2#
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Zhai is controlling him.#BC#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Zhai defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Zhai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Zhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Zhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Shamrock jabs at Zhai's body.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock backing away here, and Zhai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock feints a jab promting Zhai to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock connects with a body shot.#T4#
Shamrock clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Zhai.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Zhai.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Zhai.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Zhai.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Zhai slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Zhai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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.
#R2#
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Jab from Zhai.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Zhai cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zhai motions for Shamrock to come forward. Zhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Zhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhai down.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Zhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhai on the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zhai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Shamrock tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhai throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhai on the side of the head.#T3#
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Zhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Shamrock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Zhai jumps back.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Zhai moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhai's head.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Zhai's body. Zhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhai misses.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Zhai misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Zhai.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Zhai saw it coming and moves away.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Zhai.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.#T2#
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Zhai defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamrock jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai slips under a jab.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.#T4#
Zhai needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Zhai counters with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Zhai's knee but Zhai avoids it well.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Zhai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhai as he connects with a hook.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Zhai lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Zhai misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai. #T4#
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhai stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock jabs at Zhai's body.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
Zhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Zang Zhai in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Zhai digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.
Zhai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhai checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Zhai.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zhai.#T1#
Zhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Zhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhai slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock thumps Zhai with a low kick.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Zhai throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhai.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhai avoided it.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhai throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhai.
Shamrock jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Zhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhai down.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.#T4#
Jab by Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhai under the eye.
Shamrock stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Zhai seems unphased.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhai under the eye.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Alzheimer darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Alzheimer is stalling here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Alzheimer keeps control of Shamrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shamrock's efforts to push away.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Alzheimer won't allow it.
Shamrock wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Alzheimer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Alzheimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock catches Alzheimer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Alzheimer rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alzheimer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alzheimer stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alzheimer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Alzheimer jumps into guard, dragging Shamrock to the mat.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Alzheimer had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzheimer wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
Alzheimer controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself. #T2#
Shamrock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzheimer is pulling down on Shamrock's head. It's preventing any offense from Shamrock, at least for the moment.
Alzheimer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shamrock won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Alzheimer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamrock duly obliges.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alzheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Alzheimer misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Alzheimer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
Shamrock lunges at Alzheimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzheimer's hand.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Alzheimer misses with a few strikes there.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alzheimer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alzheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Alzheimer lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock cracks Alzheimer with an open hand slap.
Alzheimer keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alzheimer back to the cage. Shamrock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Alzheimer's head back.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Alzheimer moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Alzheimer blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alzheimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Alzheimer blocks a jab.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Alzheimer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alzheimer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer lands a slapping body shot.
Alzheimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Alzheimer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzheimer defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzheimer! But no joy.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Shamrock takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Alzheimer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer motions for Shamrock to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Alzheimer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Alzheimer's legs.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer 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.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alzheimer tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Alzheimer jabs at Shamrock's body.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzheimer's head.
Alzheimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alzheimer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Alzheimer needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Nice cross by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Alzheimer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alzheimer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alzheimer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Alzheimer moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Alzheimer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzheimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Alzheimer knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer. #T1#
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Alzheimer's leg but Alzheimer calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses the jab.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Alzheimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzheimer momentarily.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alzheimer wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Alzheimer.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alzheimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Alzheimer jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range. #T3#
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock slips a jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer slips under a jab.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.#T4#
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Alzheimer flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
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 steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzheimer. That one must have hurt.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Alzheimer connects with the punch.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock cracks Alzheimer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzheimer momentarily.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzheimer! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer motions for Shamrock to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alzheimer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzheimer moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Alzheimer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Alzheimer tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Alzheimer off balance momentarily.
Alzheimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alzheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzheimer is looking to clinch.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Alzheimer strikes.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzheimer doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alzheimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock sizes up Alzheimer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzheimer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer just manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.#T3#
Alzheimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alzheimer stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Shamrock moves out of range as Alzheimer throws a body kick.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a jab when Alzheimer was well out of range.
Alzheimer throws a head kick that misses.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Alzheimer settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Alzheimer 's knee.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range. #T1#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Shamrock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jackson prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.#SUB2#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.#SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Shamrock.
Jackson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Shamrock sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson. #T3#
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock scores with a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShawn Jackson.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. #T1#
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock motions for Jackson to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Shamrock sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected. #T4#
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock jabs at Jackson's body.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Shamrock backs away looking to recover.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Jackson does no damage. #T2#
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Shamrock misses with a low kick. #T2#
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jackson's head back.
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!
Jackson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.

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 Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight 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.
DeShawn Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Ay Caramba.'.

Event: OFC 393: Shamrock vs Zhai
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Zhai catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhai.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
A left lands for Shamrock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Zhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Zhai.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhai at a distance.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing. #T2#
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai misses with a right hand
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai with a jab.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a combination
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhai.
Zhai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Zhai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Zhai tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Zhai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhai thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zhai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Shamrock punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhai misses with a head kick.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock looks to clinch
and Zhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Zhai.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhai.
Zhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhai slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zhai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai 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 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhai. That did some damage!
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhai throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Zhai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
That kick from Zhai tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zhai throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.#T2#
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
A big right from Zhai misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Zhai's defenses. #CL2#
Zhai closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Shamrock is leaning against Zhai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhai.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Zhai.
Zhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhai misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a nice body shot.
Zhai is breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Zhai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhai controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamrock's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a leg kick
and Zhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhai misses.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhai has time to react.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhai's calf.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhai doesn't seem phased though.
Zhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Zhai's leg but Zhai calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses.
Zhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Zhai thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Zhai cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock jabs at Zhai's body.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock. #T3#
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zhai keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Zhai walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhai should have avoided that one.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhai's calf.
Zhai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Zhai looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhai thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Zhai takes one on the button.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhai.#T1#
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Zhai's body.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Zhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhai. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Zhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai moved away.#T3#
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhai.
A shot in the inside from Zhai.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
A hook to the body from Zhai.
Zhai lands with a left to the head.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head. #T4#
Zhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Zhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock is working Zhai over against the cage.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Zhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Zhai instigates a clinch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Zhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhai digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Zhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
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 tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Zhai prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock blocks the elbow strike.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
A short left from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhai prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right from Zhai.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Zhai is rocked!
Zhai tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhai is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Zhai seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Zhai gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Zhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhai.
Shamrock tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhai tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock works on Zhai's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhai controls his hands.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai. #T4#
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhai.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Zhai.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai lands a right hand.
A short right from Zhai.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhai lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Schmidt.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Schmidt's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Schmidt moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Schmidt throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Schmidt's front leg but catches the back leg as Schmidt tries to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Schmidt. #T1#
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to work over Schmidt's front leg with a kick but Schmidt checks it.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Schmidt scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Schmidt jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock thumps Schmidt with a low kick.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Schmidt avoided it.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Schmidt.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmidt in his tracks.
Schmidt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.#T4#
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schmidt.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock motions for Schmidt to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Schmidt blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Schmidt.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schmidt on the side of the head.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Schmidt defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schmidt under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Schmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Shamrock thumps Schmidt with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt motions for Shamrock to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Shamrock tries a low kick but Schmidt avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a body kick. #T2#
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmidt misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
A little jabbing left from Schmidt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Schmidt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Schmidt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Schmidt.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt 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!
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
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.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.#T4#
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Schmidt saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock wants to slow Schmidt down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Schmidt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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.
#R3#
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Schmidt is avoiding it.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A punch lands to the side of Schmidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Schmidt misses. #T1#
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Schmidt swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt motions for Shamrock to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Donk. Schmidt catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Schmidt moved away.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt delivers a nice body kick.
Schmidt cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Schmidt there.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Schmidt checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schmidt throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Schmidt throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Schmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmidt has time to react.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Good shot there by Schmidt.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Both fighters circling a little - Schmidt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmidt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmidt finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Jab by Schmidt.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmidt.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Dieter Schmidt in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Schmidt.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Shamrock is working Schmidt over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmidt jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Schmidt drags the fight down to the ground.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing Shamrock from standing up. #SU#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmidt misses the target.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Schmidt.#T2#
Shamrock jabs Schmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
And Schmidt responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Schmidt only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Schmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Shamrock defending well as Schmidt loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Schmidt off balance momentarily.
Dieter Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Schmidt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Schmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice body kick from Barathian.
Barathian lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Barathian moved away.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barathian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barathian misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Barathian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Barathian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Barathian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barathian. That did some damage!
A big right from Shamrock misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Barathian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barathian takes a shot to the head.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Barathian.
Barathian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Barathian crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
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!
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barathian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Barathian.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a leg kick
letting Barathian counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Barathian avoids it well.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian 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.
Barathian swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barathian's calf.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Barathian lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Barathian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barathians head.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Barathian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock pushes Barathian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock is leaning against Barathian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short uppercut from Barathian.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian looking to slow down the pace here.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barathian obliges.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock gets through Barathian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian stalls.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Barathian.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Barathian with a knee to the head.
Barathian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barathian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barathian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.#CL#
Shamrock has Barathian up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Barathian.
Shamrock pushes Barathian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barathian just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Barathian is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barathian has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barathians head.
Barathian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Barathian lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.
Barathian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Barathian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards. #T2#
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Barathian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Good body shot from Barathian. #T3#
Barathian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian takes a shot to the head.
Barathian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
A short right from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Barathian lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barathian. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Barathian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Barathian.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock works Barathian's body with a nice hook.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barathian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barathian takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Barathian's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Barathian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.#T2#
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Barathian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barathian takes one to the side of the head.
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Barathian.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock. #T3#
Barathian avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barathian cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barathian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock jabs Barathian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barathian is looking to clinch.
Barathian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barathian 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barathian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Barathian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Barathian moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barathian lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick 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!
#R5#
Barathian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Barathian's body.
Barathian lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Barathian does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Barathian's shoulder, as Barathian tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barathian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses.
Barathian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock sizes up Barathian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barathian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barathian misses with a body kick.#T2#
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock works over Barathian's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarathian.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Barathian avoids the punch easily.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barathian at a distance.
Barathian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Barathian looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Barathian slips under a jab.
Shamrock cracks Barathian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barathian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barathian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barathian swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barathian at a distance.
Max Barathian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Barathian counters with a straight right hand.
Barathian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Barathian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Barathian. #T4#
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barathian drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barathian throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Barathian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian takes one on the button.
Barathian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Barathian.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Intruder throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intruder to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Intruder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Intruder's ribs.
Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Intruder defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Intruder looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Intruder throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Intruder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Intruder misses with a body shot.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Intruder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
Intruder 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.
Intruder slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Intruder's legs.
A quick step to the side and Intruder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. #T2#
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Intruder momentarily.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Intruder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Intruder scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Intruder drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Intruder lands an overhand right.
Shamrock works Intruder's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock misses with a low kick. #T3##CL#
Intruder moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Intruder tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Intruder avoiding damage. #TD#
Intruder has Shamrock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Intruder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shamrock tumbling to the mat - Intruder dives into Shamrock's guard.#ES2#
Shamrock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Intruder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Intruder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Intruder's leg but Intruder calmly moves out of range.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Intruder knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Intruder off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Intruder darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Intruder works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Intruder tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Intruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Intruder swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Intruder misses with a body shot.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Intruder. That did some damage!
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by Intruder as he checks the leg kick.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Intruder tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shamrock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Intruder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Intruder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Intruder.#T1#
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Intruder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Intruder tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Intruder scores with a shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Intruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Intruder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Intruder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Intruder. Intruder obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder tries to clinch up.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Intruder is wise to it.#T2#
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Intruder off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
That kick from Intruder tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Intruder slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Intruder.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.#CL#
Intruder clinches.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A short right from Intruder on the inside.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock works on Intruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Intruder stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Shamrock. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Intruder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Intruder's gas tank.
Intruder gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Intruder is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Intruder. Intruder gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Intruder throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Intruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Intruder misses the target.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Intruder does it's job there.
Intruder connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Intruder. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Intruder swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Intruder was not able to check.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 lands with a right hand.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Intruder in his tracks.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Intruder. That did some damage!
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Intruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Intruder tries to avoid it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Intruder.
Intruder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Intruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Intruder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Intruder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Intruder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder slips under a jab.
Intruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Intruder ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Intruder gets a clinch.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Intruder tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Intruder lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shamrock motions for Intruder to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Intruder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Intruder lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Intruder off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Intruder.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Intruder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Intruder tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Intruder takes one on the button.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Intruder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Intruder ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Intruder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Intruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Intruder's ribs.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Intruder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder misses the jab.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Intruder down.
Intruder misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Intruder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Intruder moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
No luck for Intruder with that takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Intruder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Intruder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Intruder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Intruder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Intruder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Intruder dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Intruder slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock jabs at Intruder's body.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Intruder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Intruder's front leg.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Intruder's head back.
Intruder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Intruder's head backwards.#CL#
Intruder has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Intruder moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Intruder should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Intruder.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Intruder off the cage and back into range.
Intruder throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
A cross from Intruder lands.#CL2#
Shamrock has Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
Intruder has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Intruder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nick 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Intruder looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Intruder misses with a hook.
Shamrock lands with a shot to 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.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Intruder defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Intruder moves into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Intruder is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intruders head.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Intruder lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Intruder tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Intruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Intruder is stalling here.
A short right from Intruder.
Shamrock works on Intruder's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Intruder lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Intruder tries to tie him up.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intruders head.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intruder stalling against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Intruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Intruder lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Bed Intruder had this to say: 'Fuck auto flights.'.

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Ng counters with an inside leg kick.
Ng misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ng dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Ng counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ng is out of range.
Ng looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ng slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ng lands a nice looking body shot.
Ng takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ng's ribs.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ng misses with a low kick.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Ng does no damage.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ng.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.#T2#
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ng.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Ng uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ng.
Ng blocks a jab.
Ng thinks about the counter body kick.
Ng throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ng is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ng. Ng obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ng's calf.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Ng.
Ng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ng cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock stuns Ng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Ng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ng throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Ng checks a leg kick.
Ng appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ng moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Ng steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ng moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Ng slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng lands a head shot.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ng moved out of range nicely.
Ng misses with a low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ng strikes.
Ng digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Ng throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ng. Ng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ng staying out of range there.
Ng is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ng looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ng.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Ng will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ng throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Ng.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Ng swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ng in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ng misses with a low kick.
Ng blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ng.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Ng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ng throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ng.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Charles Ng seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shamrock looks to land a combination. Ng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Ng is out of range.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Ng tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Ng knows he should have avoided that one.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock. #T2#
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ng looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Ng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ng takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock sizes up Ng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Ng misses.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ng slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Ng should have avoided that one.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock throws a one two combo.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ng.
Ng lands with a slapping head kick.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ng tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ng stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ng throws out the jab.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock jabs at Ng's body.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Ng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ng tries to avoid it.
Shamrock misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Ng jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ng's body.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ng throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ng down.
Ng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ng.
Ng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ng.
Ng lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ng doesn't seem phased though.
Ng misses with a straight left.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Ng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Ng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Ng throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ng might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ng ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ng's body. #T3#
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Ng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Ng saw it coming and moves away.
Ng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Ng didn't see that one coming.
Ng works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Ng throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ng throws out the jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ng on the side of the head.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Ng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
As Ng backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Ng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ng was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ng. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Ng stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Ng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Ng settles back down.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Ng throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
It seemed like Ng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Ng misses.
Ng slips under a jab.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.#T1#
Ng connects with a single shot there.
Ng misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Ng blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ng scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Ng scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ng has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Ng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Ng scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Ng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ng with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Ng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ng. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ng.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng throws a big counter head kick but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ng, pushing him back against the cage.
Ng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ng swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ng lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Ng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ng. #BC2#
Ng manages to break the clinch.
Ng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Ng finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Ng moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ng explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ng cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ng blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ng! But no joy.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Ng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock wants to slow Ng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ng's ribs.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ng throws out a powerful jab.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Ng defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Ng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Ng's body. Ng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ng.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Ng throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ng has time to react.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Ng's belly button to the back.
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 misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ng's head backwards.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Ng tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Ng slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ng swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ng doesn't seem phased though.
Ng needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Ng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ng lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ng counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ng can do to turn this around?
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ng.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Ng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ng slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Panikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Shamrock lands a jab to Panikov's midsection.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Panikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Panikov slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Panikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov is looking for the big counter here.
Panikov swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Shamrock swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Panikov punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Panikov avoids nicely.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Panikov throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock checks a low kick from Panikov.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panikov pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.#T1#
Panikov connects with a jab.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov with a hook.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Panikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panikov throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Panikov scores with a jab.#T2#
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Panikov's head.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov feints a counter leg kick.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov walks into a jab.
Panikov lands a two punch combo.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panikov.
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!
Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Panikov was not able to check.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Nice body kick from Panikov.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panikov at a distance.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action. #BC2#
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov dodges the punch combination from Shamrock. #T1#
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Panikov thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Panikov slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Panikov lands a front kick.#T2#
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panikov, as that shot connected.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panikov jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Panikov.
Panikov is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Panikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panikov tries to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Panikov punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Panikov looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Panikov misses.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Panikov responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Panikov's head back.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Panikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Panikov lands an overhand right.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily. #T1#
Panikov lands the left hand.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Panikov's ribs.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov slips a jab from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Panikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Panikov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

Event: OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ng's body.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Ng.
Ng staying out of range there.
Ng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ng punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ng.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Ng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ng swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ng throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Ng only half commits.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ng ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ng counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ng moved out of range nicely.
Ng throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Ng keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ng checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Ng 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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ng takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Ng takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ng is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamrock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Ng's head.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Ng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ng. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Ng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Ng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ng scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ng.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng walks into a jab.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Ng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock clobbers Ng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ng lands with an overhand left.
Ng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Ng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Ng lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Ng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Ng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamrock tests Ng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ng.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ng.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Charles Ng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Ng jumps back.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ng's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Shamrock misses. #T1#
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Ng checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ng's body.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Ng scores with a body shot.
Ng scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock defending well as Ng loads up on a big left hand.
Ng throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Ng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Ng avoids it.
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 misses with a body punch
and Ng counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Ng is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ng doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ng finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 walks into a jab.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Ng counters with a nice leg kick.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ng misses.
Shamrock clobbers Ng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock is looking to slow Ng down with leg kicks.
Ng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Ng.
It seemed like Ng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ng throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Ng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ng just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ng in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Ng misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Ng is avoiding it.
Ng appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Ng misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ng.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ng lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ng misses.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
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!
#R3#
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ng.
A big left from Ng misses.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ng misses.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ng scores with a kick to the body.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Ng is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock wants to slow Ng down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ng lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ng moves out of range.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Ng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ng! But no joy.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ng in his tracks.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Ng tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ng on the side of the head.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
enabling Ng to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
Ng throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Ng misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ng.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.#T3#
Good work by Ng as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock backing away here, and Ng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it well.
Ng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ng throws a one two combo.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ng's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng connects with a jab.#T4#
Shamrock moves out of range as Ng strikes.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Ng had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Ng up against the cage.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngs head.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Ng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Ng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ng tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Ng trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Ng throws knees to the body.
Ng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Ng digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ng.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ng scores with a four punch combination!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Ng defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Ng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ng. Ng obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ng down.
Ng throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ng swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ng.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range. #T2#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Ng throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ng.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Ng throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ng.
Ng slips under a jab.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ng throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng throws a big shot that misses.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ng is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Ng's head back.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock defending well as Ng loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Ng cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Ng thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ng's sensitive parts.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Ng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Ng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Ng's head.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ng looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Charles Ng in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Ng looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Ng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ng slips a jab from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Shamrock throws a hook but Ng blocks it.
Ng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Ng's knee but Ng avoids it well.
Ng fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Ng avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ng lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses the body punch
enabling Ng to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ng.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Ng staying out of range there.#T2#
Ng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Ng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Ng.
Ng lands a front kick.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ng finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Ng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Ng throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ng throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ng sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ng takes one to the chin there.
Ng throws a big shot that misses.
Ng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ng throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Ng circles away.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Ng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Ng's head.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Ng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Ng misses.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Ng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Panikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
A nice side step and Panikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panikov.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Panikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Panikov both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.#T2#
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Panikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.#T4##CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Panikov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Come on Panikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panikov is trying to break free.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock has Panikov pressed against the cage, preventing Panikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panikov's efforts to push away.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamrock tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target. #T1#
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Panikov with a series of wild strikes but Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Panikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Panikov scores with a punch to the head.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Panikov.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Panikov's head back.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Panikov moves away
and Panikov counters with a nice body shot.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Panikov lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panikov.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Panikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panikov tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Panikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses the jab.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with a body kick. #T2#
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Panikov connects with a jab.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Panikov slips under a jab.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Shamrock forces Panikov back against the cage and clinches.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Panikov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from Panikov, against the cage.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.#T4##BC2#
Panikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Panikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming.#T1#
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov slips a straight right by Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Panikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panikov throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Panikov feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock slips a jab from Panikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock backing away here, and Panikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.#T3#
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.#T4#
Shamrock lands a right hook 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!
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Panikov is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick 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!
#R5#
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Panikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panikov takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panikov cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Donk. Shamrock catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Panikov.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panikov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov feints a counter leg kick.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.
Panikov slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock. #T2#
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov lands a two punch combo.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Panikov.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Panikov's body.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Panikov misses
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Panikov stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

Event: OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
We've been informed that Kersikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Shamrock is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov looks winded!
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Shamrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Shamrock gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kersikov cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Kersikov looking to stall. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Shamrock pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kersikov.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Kersikov is rocked!#T4#
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Kersikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kersikov's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips a shoulder and cracks Kersikov with a mighty uppercut! Kersikov falls back against the cage and Shamrock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kersikov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shamrock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight 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.

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Letaivu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock defending well as Letaivu loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Letaivu ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock with a jab.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Letaivu in his tracks.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Letaivu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Letaivu is out of range.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock catches Letaivu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Letaivu misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Letaivu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Letaivu throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
A jab from Letaivu does it's job there.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Letaivu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Letaivu blocks the leg kick.
Letaivu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Letaivu checks it well.
Letaivu works over Shamrock's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Letaivu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
Letaivu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Letaivu lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Letaivu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Letaivu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Letaivu to work.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu. #T3#
Shamrock cracks Letaivu with a nice body shot.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Letaivu tries to tie him up.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu. #T4#
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Letaivu looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Letaivu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?
Letaivu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Letaivu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letaivu staying out of range there.
Letaivu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Letaivu's head.
Letaivu dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Letaivu blocks a jab.
Letaivu slips under a jab.
Jab from Shamrock.
A jab lands there for Letaivu.
Shamrock takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Letaivu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Letaivu moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Letaivu drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
A low kick from Shamrock misses #CL2#
and Letaivu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock presses Letaivu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu lands with a right to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Letaivu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu. #T2#
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Letaivu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Letaivu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Letaivu is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letaivu lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Letaivu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock cracks Letaivu with a nice body shot.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Letaivu tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Letaivu slows down the pace here. #T4#
Letaivu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Letaivu scores with a shoulder strike.
Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Letaivu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Letaivu.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Letaivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Letaivu moves out of range.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Letaivu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Letaivu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Letaivu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Letaivu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
A cross from Letaivu lands.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a two punch combo.
Letaivu lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Letaivu to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Letaivu.
Shamrock motions for Letaivu to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock slips under a jab.#T2#
Shamrock throws a right hand that Letaivu ducks under and follows up with a left that Letaivu also avoids with ease.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Letaivu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Letaivu clinches up against the cage.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letaivu's elbow. #T3#
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letaivu or not.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Letaivu.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Letaivus head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Letaivu.
A shot in the inside from Letaivu.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Letaivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Letaivu.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Letaivu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock is leaning against Letaivu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Shamrock cracks Letaivu with an open hand slap.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Good exchange - Letaivu coming out on top.
Letaivu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Letaivu doesn't seem phased though.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
Letaivu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Letaivu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Letaivu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Letaivu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!#CL2#
Letaivu gets a clinch.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Letaivu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock gets through Letaivu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Letaivu - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A right hook to the body lands for Letaivu.
Letaivu gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letaivu's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Letaivu. #T4#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Letaivu.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu lands a left hand.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Letaivu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letaivu's elbow.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Pascal Letaivu in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Letaivu instigates a clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Letaivu scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A short right from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Letaivu tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Letaivu back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Letaivu.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu scores with a shoulder strike.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Letaivu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock pushes Letaivu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Letaivu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Shamrock tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu misses with a body punch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Letaivu on the inside.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Letaivu.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Letaivu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letaivu's elbow.
Letaivu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Letaivu tries to tie him up.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Letaivu.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Letaivu's head.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Shamrock pushes Letaivu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Letaivu tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Letaivu back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.

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.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight 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.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LI
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yurmommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yurmommy thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Yurmommy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shamrock to the ground. Yurmommy is now in Shamrock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurmommy trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom. #ES#
Shamrock pushes Yurmommy off and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Yurmommy lands an overhand right.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock connects with the punch.#T1#
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock digs a good hook to Yurmommy's body.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
Yurmommy moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yurmommy under the eye.
Shamrock jabs at Yurmommy's body.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Yurmommy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yurmommy under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yurmommy is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurmommy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yurmommy cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yurmommy throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.#T2#
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yurmommy under the eye.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Yurmommy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Yurmommy looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.#CL#
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
A short right from Yurmommy on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Yurmommy can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action. #T3#
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yurmommy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Yurmommy has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Yurmommy.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yurmommy gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yurmommy misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yurmommy's elbow.
Yurmommy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Yurmommy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurmommy has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Yurmommy is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Yurmommy avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yurmommy. #TD2#
Yurmommy pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yurmommy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Yurmommy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Yurmommy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.#T4#
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Yurmommy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurmommy on the ground.#SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurmommy walks into a left hand.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Yurmommy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Yurmommy throws a counter combo.
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.
#R2#
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurmommy drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yurmommy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Yurmommy down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Yurmommy down.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Yurmommy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Yurmommy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Yurmommy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL2#
Yurmommy has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
Yurmommy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock is leaning against Yurmommy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Yurmommy controls the action.
Yurmommy looking for a takedown.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Yurmommy avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Yurmommy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurmommy.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Yurmommy avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yurmommy misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Yurmommy.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yurmommy controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Yurmommy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yurmommy lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Yurmommy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyeam Yurmommy.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yurmommy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Yurmommy's belly button to the back.
Yurmommy moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yurmommy, as that shot connected.
Yurmommy throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Yurmommy.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Yurmommy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Yurmommy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Yurmommy is out of range.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Yurmommy moved out of range.
Yurmommy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yurmommy takes one on the button.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Yurmommy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yurmommy tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws a one two combo.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Yurmommy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurmommy blocks a jab.
Yurmommy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Yurmommy as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Yurmommy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Shamrock moves out of range as Yurmommy strikes.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Yurmommy's front leg.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Yurmommy right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Yurmommy slips the punch.
Shamrock cracks Yurmommy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yurmommy misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Yurmommy's head back.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock wants to slow Yurmommy down by chopping away at his legs.
Yurmommy avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Yurmommy misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yurmommy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yurmommy misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock cracks Yurmommy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yurmommys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yurmommy throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Yurmommy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Yurmommy persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yurmommy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurmommy lands with a shot to the body.
Yurmommy lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Yurmommy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Yurmommy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yurmommy lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurmommy throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock tests Yurmommy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yurmommy has time to react.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Yurmommy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Yurmommy strikes.#CL#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Yurmommy up against the cage.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurmommy can do to turn this around?
Yurmommy lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yurmommy gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Yurmommy blocks it.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Yurmommy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yurmommy.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurmommy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Yurmommy blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Yurmommy fails to land. #BC2#
Yurmommy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a left and a right that hurts Shamrock! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Yurmommy jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Yurmommy moves to take his opponent's back.
Oh Shamrock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Yurmommy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Yurmommy looking for the choke from the back.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurmommy keeps control of the position easily here as Shamrock tries to buck him off.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Yurmommy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shamrock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yurmommy controls the position.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is looking for the choke from the back position but Shamrock is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyeam Yurmommy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yurmommy. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yurmommy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yurmommy moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Yurmommy is out of range.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yurmommy.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Yurmommy didn't see that one coming.
Yurmommy moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yurmommy walks into a left hand.
Yurmommy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Yurmommy misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Yurmommy's ribs.
Yurmommy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yurmommy connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Yurmommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock works Yurmommy's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shamrock works Yurmommy's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurmommy should have avoided that one.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yurmommy's head backwards.
Yurmommy drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Yurmommy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Yurmommy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Yurmommy is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.#T3#
Shamrock is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yurmommy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yurmommy prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Yurmommy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yurmommy down.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Yurmommy moved out of range.
Yurmommy throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Yurmommy misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Yurmommy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yurmommy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock had his way with Eyeam Yurmommy in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Yurmommy is out of range.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurmommy.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurmommy should have avoided that one.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yurmommy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yurmommy slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab.#T1#
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Yurmommy moves away and avoids it.
Yurmommy misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Yurmommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Yurmommy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yurmommy down.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eyeam Yurmommy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurmommy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Yurmommy throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yurmommy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Yurmommy misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Yurmommy. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Yurmommy looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Yurmommy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yurmommy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yurmommy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Yurmommy misses its intended target.
Yurmommy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.#T4#
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurmommy.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Yurmommy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yurmommy down.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock works Yurmommy's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Yurmommy moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Yurmommy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yurmommy moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Yurmommy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yurmommy throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.

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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Eyeam Yurmommy spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel sleepy, I am going to bed.'.

Event: OFC 352: Jones vs Wyatt II
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Built misses the jab.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Built connects with the punch.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built misses with a body shot.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Built lands a right hand.
Built working aggressively here.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Built.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Built blocking some punches.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Built lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Built blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Built pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock is working Built over against the cage.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Built around his waist. Built gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with an elbow strike.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Built manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Built cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range. #T3#
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Built with a series of wild strikes but Built uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Built misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Built.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Built misses with a body kick.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Built connects with a body shot.
Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built misses the jab.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Built misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Built throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Built's legs.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Built throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick 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.
#R2#
Built checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with an elbow strike.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Built breaks the clinch.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built walks into a left hand.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Built thows a body kick. Shamrock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Built lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Built chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Maui Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Built defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Built throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Built's front leg.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built misses with a body kick.#T3#
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
Built has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Built lands a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
As Shamrock backs away, Built returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
A jab from Built misses.
Built throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target. #T4#
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Built finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Built misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Built misses with a straight right.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Built's corner calls for a 1-2. Built obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Built misses.
Built on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Built lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamrock will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Built's head.
Built misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Built attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock stuns Built with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Shamrock cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Built feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Built.#T1#
Built throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A jab from Built misses. #CL#
Built moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Built.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A short right from Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Built is rocked!
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Built is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips a shoulder and cracks Built with a mighty uppercut! Built falls back against the cage and Shamrock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Built is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shamrock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Pinea misses with a combination
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pinea tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Pinea tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Pinea.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinea 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 can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock presses Pinea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinea lands a left hand.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Pinea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea. #T3#
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Pinea's ribcage. Pinea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
Pinea looks winded!
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes Pinea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinea.#T4#
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Pinea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinea's gas tank.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinea cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.#CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinea is breathing heavily.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea. #T1#
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinea or not.
A short right from Shamrock.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea 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.
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 digs a right hand into Pinea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinea's gas tank. #T2#
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock pushes Pinea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Pinea is rocked!
Shamrock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinea! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shamrock is unloading with more strikes now! Pinea drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock feints a jab promting Letaivu to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Letaivu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Letaivu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Letaivu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Letaivu dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Letaivu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Letaivu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Letaivu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Letaivu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock with a hook.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Letaivu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock with a jab.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Letaivu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu slips under a jab from Shamrock.#T2#
Letaivu swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Letaivu moved away.
A big right from Letaivu misses.
Letaivu lands an overhand right.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock is looking to slow Letaivu down with leg kicks.
Letaivu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamrock!
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Letaivu throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Letaivu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Letaivu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. #T3#
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Letaivu's head.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Letaivu's head.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Letaivu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Letaivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Letaivu had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Letaivu swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Letaivu misses with a looping left.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Letaivu just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.#T4#
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Letaivu lands with a nice combination. Shamrock backs away looking to recover.
Letaivu takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu takes one to the side of the head.
Letaivu throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Letaivu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Letaivu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Letaivu throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Letaivu throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Letaivu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Letaivu moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Letaivu.
Letaivu is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns Letaivu into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Good body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Letaivu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Letaivu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Letaivu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Letaivu. #T1#
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Letaivu manages to break the clinch.
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
A big right from Letaivu misses.
A left lands for Letaivu.
Letaivu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Shamrock lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Letaivu throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Letaivu misses the target.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Letaivu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Letaivu lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Letaivu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Letaivu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Letaivu didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Shamrock takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Letaivu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Letaivu ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat. #CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Letaivu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards. #BC2#
Letaivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Letaivu misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Letaivu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letaivu doesn't seem bothered though.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Letaivu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Letaivu throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letaivu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letaivu doesn't seem bothered though.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Letaivu's body.
Letaivu misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Letaivu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Letaivu's sensitive parts.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Letaivu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Letaivu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
A body shot lands from Letaivu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it. #T1#
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Letaivu stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Letaivu lands a left hand.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Letaivu's head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.#BC2#
Letaivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock blocks a jab.#T2#
Shamrock with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Letaivu. That did some damage!
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Letaivu's leg. Letaivu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Letaivu throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Letaivu walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Letaivu circles away.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Letaivu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Letaivu wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.#T3#
Letaivu throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Letaivu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Letaivu.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letaivu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Letaivu moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Letaivu counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Letaivu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Letaivu has time to react.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock swings for the body but Letaivu moves out of range.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock cracks Letaivu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built takes one on the button.
Shamrock lands a head shot.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Built takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Built moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Built throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Built connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Built settles back down.
Built connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Built to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Built connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Built misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Built lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Built.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Built changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Built takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Built misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Built misses with a body shot.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Built with a hook.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamrock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock cracks Built with a good jab.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Built's knee but Built avoids it well.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab. #T4#
Built with a hook.
Built takes one on the button.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Built misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Built throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it well.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Built.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock with a jab.
Built throws a nice outside leg kick.
Built connects with a crisp jab.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Built's head back.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Built. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Built doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Built checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Built's body.
Built misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Built scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Built has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Built, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Built moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Shamrock.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built. #T2#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Built.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Maui Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Built misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Built blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built blocking some punches.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Built.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maui Built will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Built motions for Shamrock to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Built walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Built missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Built looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built misses with a body kick.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Built looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Built lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Built throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Built has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built misses with a hook.
Shamrock wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Built misses with a body kick.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Built thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Built's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Built misses with a hook.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Built connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back.
Built blocks a jab.#CL2#
Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built looking to stall.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Built working aggressively here.
Built is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Built.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Built tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it. #T4#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Built pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maui Built just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
Built has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Built. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shamrock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Built.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Built misses.
Built moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Built with a nice cross.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built works the jab nicely.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Built misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.#T1#
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Built throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Built on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Built to score with a decent uppercut.
Built takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built counters with a nice uppercut.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Built scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
A solid body kick from Built.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built scores with a body shot. #T2#
Shamrock catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamrock throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built throws a shot to the body.
Built lands with a good body shot.
Built moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Built fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Built throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Built.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock backing away here, and Built unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.#T3#
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Built lands a head shot.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Built throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built slips a jab from Shamrock.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock. #T4#
Built throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Built.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Built misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Built throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Built pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Built settles back down.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Built.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Built lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Built throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Built looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Built catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Built slips under a jab.
Built moves into range and connects with a jab.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Built has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Built. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Built coming out on top.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Built jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Built fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Built checks a leg kick.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Built lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built slips under a jab.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Built misses with a looping left.
Shamrock swings for the body but Built moves out of range. #T3#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Built takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Built just manages to avoid it.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Built.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Built avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock sets himself, and Built steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built now looks to counter with a shot at 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 swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Built fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Built lands with a cross.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Shamrock.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maui Built.
Well Built 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!
Maui Built is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Maui Built said 'Cmon, Ribber, gonna run some more?'.
In defeat, Nick Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Ribber slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a leg kick.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Ribber cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ribber throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribber. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock jabs at Ribber's body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber slips a straight right by Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber motions for Shamrock to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.#T2#
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Ribber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribber is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribber controlling the action here.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Ribber is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ribber seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Shamrock has one foot on Ribber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ribber.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Ribber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there #TD#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #T2##ES2#
Shamrock throws Ribber to one side and escapes!
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Ribber - just one landing.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Ribber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Ribber.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ribber moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock jabs Ribber to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Ribber drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribber's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!#REVB##T4#
Shamrock postures up.
Ribber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Shamrock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribber's head.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Ribber tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock with a hook.
Ribber takes one on the button.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.#T1#
Ribber misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Ribber.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribber.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ribber's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribber tries to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Ribber misses the jab.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Ribber shakes it off.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Ribber.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Ribber misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamrock pushes Ribber off looking to stand but Ribber dives back in and keeps control.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Shamrock tries to kick Ribber off but Ribber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber. #ES2#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ribber is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ribber.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribber.
Ribber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock really 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.
#R4#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber is looking to counter punch.
Ribber checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Ribber walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Ribber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock wants to stand but Ribber is controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Shamrock pushes Ribber off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Shamrock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ribber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock jabs Ribber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ribber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Shamrock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ribber with a nice cross.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber swinging wildly here.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Ribber wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Ribber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Ribber defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Ribber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Ribber tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Ribber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Ribber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 338: Slater vs BK
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Heim misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock swings for the body but Heim moves out of range. #TD2#
Heim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamrock is trying to defend but Heim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Heim is controlling him
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Heim sits in half guard.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Heim is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heim on the ground.
Heim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heim is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heim. #T1#
Shamrock tries to kick Heim off but Heim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heim working over Shamrock with some ground and pound. Shamrock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heim stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Heim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamrock is trying to stand.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Heim sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heim moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Heim digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##TD2#
Heim dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.#ES#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Heim looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Heim throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heim moves away.
Heim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shamrock defends it well.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Heim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Heim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heim checks it well.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Heim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heim shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Heim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heim.#T3#
Heim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heim slips under a jab.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock takes a swing at Heim's ribcage but misses.
Heim avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Heim strikes.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heim.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heim's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heim. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heim checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock catches Heim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heim misses with a looping right.
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 lands a really nice looking cross but Heim seems unphased.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Heim slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock defending well as Heim loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Heim manages to avoid it.#T4#
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Heim.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heim connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heim moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
A jab from Heim misses.
Heim misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Heim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heim lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heim.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Heim counter with a right hand.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Heim moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock motions for Heim to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Heim.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heim blocks a low kick nicely.
Heim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Heim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Heim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heim motions for Shamrock to come forward. Heim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Heim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Heim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heim throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Heim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Heim saw that one coming.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heim scores with a nice strike.
Heim misses the jab.
Heim misses with a straight right.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Heim's body.
Heim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heim scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heim.#T2#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Heim circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Heim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heim throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Heim looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Heim slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heim.
Heim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heim.
Heim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Heim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock defending well as Heim loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Heim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Heim.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Heim's shoulder, as Heim tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Heim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heim manages to avoid it.
Heim lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heim. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Heim ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Heim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock takes a swing at Heim's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Heim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heim tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Heim.
Heim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Heim shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Heim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Heim misses with a straight right.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heim.
Heim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heim lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Heim lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A little jabbing left from Heim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Heim off balance momentarily.
Heim throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heim misses with a straight left.
Heim misses with a straight right.
Heim avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Heim misses its intended target.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Heim misses the jab.
As Heim backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Heim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Heim 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.
Heim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Heim controls the action.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Heim backwards.
Heim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heim lands with a left to the head.
Heim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Heim controls the action.
Heim misses with the head strike.
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 hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heim backwards. #ROC#
Heim is rocked!#T1#
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Heim is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Heim seems to have recovered his senses.
Heim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heim is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Heim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tries to work over Heim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock presses Heim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock is leaning against Heim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
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 body shot.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heim or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heim backwards.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heim or not. #T3#
Heim blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Heim! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shamrock is unloading with more strikes now! Heim drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
A less than humble Nick Shamrock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 335: Wyatt vs Ysengrin
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Crespo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Crespo shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crespo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crespo stops Shamrock from standing up.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.#T2##CL#
Crespo has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo tries for a takedown but Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short left from Shamrock.
Crespo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crespo wants a takedown. #T3#
Crespo blocking some punches. #BC#
Crespo breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock defending against the ground and pound.
Crespo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crespo tries to score with some ground and pound. Shamrock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crespo working the ground and pound but Shamrock is defending the strikes.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crespo.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Shamrock uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
Crespo prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Ground and pound from Crespo.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Shamrock tries to kick Crespo off but Crespo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crespo is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crespo stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Crespo is nestled in close to Shamrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crespo working Shamrock over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to kick Crespo off but Crespo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crespo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shamrock pushes Crespo off looking to stand but Crespo dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab from Shamrock.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Crespo down.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Crespo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Crespo misses.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Crespo throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Crespo is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Crespo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Shamrock checks a low kick from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a low kick.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crespo.
Crespo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
A quick step to the side and Crespo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Crespo looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Crespo is having none of it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Crespo's body.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Crespo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Crespo moves his leg out of the way.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Crespo throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crespo.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Crespo and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Crespo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crespo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Shamrock.#T4#
Crespo tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Crespo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crespo throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Crespo 's knee.
A jab lands there for Crespo.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Crespo scores with a kick to the body.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo slips a jab from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a jab to Crespo's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crespo.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Crespo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo looking to stall.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Crespo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crespo slows down the pace here.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Crespo presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. #T2#
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Shamrock. #BC#
Crespo manages to break the clinch.
Crespo tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crespo scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Crespo tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock jabs at Crespo's body.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Crespo didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Crespo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crespo stalks Shamrock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shamrock's face. Shamrock staggers backwards, shaken.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
A jab from Crespo does it's job there.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Crespo's shoulder, as Crespo tries to avoid the shot.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Crespo tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Crespo.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Crespo motions for Shamrock to come forward. Crespo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Crespo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Shamrock is avoiding it.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock jabs at Halleck's body.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Halleck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halleck throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Halleck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Halleck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halleck down.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
Halleck misses with a body kick.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halleck's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Halleck rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Halleck scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halleck.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.#BC#
Halleck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock defending well as Halleck loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halleck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Halleck tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock slips a jab from Halleck.
Halleck misses with a hook
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halleck misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Halleck moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halleck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halleck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halleck on the side of the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.#ROC2#
Halleck is rocked!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
Oh Halleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halleck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Halleck seems to have got his legs back now.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Halleck.
Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Halleck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Halleck takes one to the chin there.
Halleck throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halleck doesn't seem bothered though.
Halleck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. #T3#
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Halleck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Halleck throws a body kick that misses.
Halleck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halleck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock stuns Halleck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halleck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Halleck off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halleck counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Halleck throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halleck doesn't seem phased though.
Halleck thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halleck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halleck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halleck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Halleck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Halleck's ribs.
Shamrock throws a hook but Halleck avoids it easily.
Halleck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Halleck closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Halleck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halleck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halleck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halleck has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halleck.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Halleck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Halleck.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halleck takes one to the side of the head.
Halleck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Halleck against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallecks head.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Halleck blocks it. #T1#
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halleck tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position. #BC#
Halleck manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Halleck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Halleck misses with a hook.
Shamrock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halleck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Halleck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halleck doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Shamrock misses. #T2#
Halleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halleck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock cracks Halleck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halleck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halleck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Halleck misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halleck lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Halleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Halleck.
Halleck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halleck doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Halleck throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock lands a body shot. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Halleck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Halleck down.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Halleck seems unphased.
Jab by Shamrock.
Halleck throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Halleck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Halleck's body. Halleck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big left from Halleck misses.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halleck throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.#T4#
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halleck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halleck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Halleck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halleck slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Halleck saw that one coming.
Halleck misses with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Halleck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Halleck lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallecks head.
Halleck pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Halleck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock is working Halleck over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big right from Halleck misses.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halleck digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Halleck's leg. Halleck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halleck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halleck throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Halleck misses.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halleck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Halleck misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Shamrock looks to clinch
enabling Halleck to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Halleck.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Halleck.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Halleck prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Halleck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halleck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halleck is trying to break free.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Halleck to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gurney Halleck spoke after the fight, saying 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Ribber backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is leaning against Ribber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
It looked like Ribber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Ribber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribber throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ribber throws a body kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribber on the side of the head.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Ribber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ribber down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Shamrock gets caught napping as Ribber dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.
Ribber postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T3##ES2#
Shamrock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ribber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.#T4#
Ribber misses the jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Ribber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Ribber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Ribber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Ribber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Shamrock has Ribber up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.#T1#
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Shamrock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ribber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to work over Ribber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Ribber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock. #BC#
Ribber manages to break the clinch.
Ribber slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock misses with a straight left. #T3#
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ribber to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Ribber digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribber tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ribber defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribber counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Shamrock sizes up Ribber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Ribber's head back.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shamrock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ribber - the referee stops the clock and Shamrock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ribber. Shamrock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Ribber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber throws a one two combo.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Ribber is controlling him.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.#T3#
Ribber stops Shamrock from standing up.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shamrock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
Ribber tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Ribber.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribber connects with a body shot.
Crunch! Ribber slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ribber is having none of it. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Ribber both land. Nice combination.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber walks into a left hand.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ribber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Shamrock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribber.
Shamrock presses Ribber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock presses Ribber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribber.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribber lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.#TD#
Ribber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribber postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T3#
Ribber cracks Shamrock with a solid left hand.
Ribber stops Shamrock from standing up.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Ribber misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribber scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ribber down.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Ribber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribber scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber walks into a jab.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribber or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber lands with a good body shot.
Ribber throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribber in his tracks.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock. #TD#
Ribber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Ribber trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock pushes Ribber off looking to stand but Ribber dives back in and keeps control.
Ribber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber passes to side control. #T4#
Ribber lands a few punches from side control.
Shamrock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shamrock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shamrock parries the strikes from Ribber easily there. Ribber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shamrock to escape.
Ribber trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away. #ES2#
Shamrock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Grin Ribber misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Nick Shamrock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Shamrock wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock jabs at Jones's body.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.#T1#
A left lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock lands a head shot.#T2#
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones slips a jab from Shamrock.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones counters with a body kick.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Jones throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Jones takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#T3#
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Jones slips under a jab from Shamrock.
As Shamrock backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Shamrock manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Donk. Shamrock catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Shamrock punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock cracks Jones with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock motions for Jones to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Shamrock feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Shamrock stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock cracks DeSalvo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSalvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock works DeSalvo's body with a nice hook.
DeSalvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Shamrock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSalvo drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSalvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeSalvo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends DeSalvo's belly button to the back.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSalvo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSalvo under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
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.
DeSalvo misses with a hook.
Shamrock is looking to slow DeSalvo down with leg kicks.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSalvo has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
DeSalvo throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
DeSalvo slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks DeSalvo off balance momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock defending well as DeSalvo loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. DeSalvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSalvo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a hook but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but DeSalvo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
DeSalvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock scores with a one two! DeSalvo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for DeSalvo with that takedown attempt.
Shamrock leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to DeSalvo's body. DeSalvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSalvo manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock tests DeSalvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
DeSalvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
DeSalvo misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSalvo. That did some damage!
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSalvo on the side of the head. #T4#
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
DeSalvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lands a jab.
DeSalvo cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a jab. DeSalvo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock jabs DeSalvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from DeSalvo misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSalvo defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
DeSalvo walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSalvo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeSalvo on the side of the head.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSalvo scores with a jab to the body.
DeSalvo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSalvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSalvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSalvo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Shamrock throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. DeSalvo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSalvo throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised DeSalvo's leg. DeSalvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
DeSalvo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
A punch lands to the side of DeSalvo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSalvo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Shamrock. No joy for DeSalvo on that attempt.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
DeSalvo walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
DeSalvo misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shamrock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for DeSalvo.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo slips a straight right by Shamrock.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSalvo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSalvo is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSalvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. DeSalvo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
DeSalvo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 nice shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Shamrock misses the jab.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to slow DeSalvo down with leg kicks.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from DeSalvo finds it's target.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeSalvo in his tracks.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but DeSalvo moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock moves out of range as DeSalvo strikes.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
DeSalvo misses with an uppercut.
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!
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSalvo to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSalvo misses the target.
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSalvo moves away.
DeSalvo misses with a straight left.
Shamrock stuns DeSalvo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from DeSalvo misses the target.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeSalvo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSalvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
DeSalvo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shamrock did well to prevent DeSalvo getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo is looking to stall here but Shamrock recovers full guard.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but DeSalvo isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that DeSalvo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSalvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to stand but DeSalvo is controlling the position.
DeSalvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. DeSalvo should have avoided that one. #T4#
DeSalvo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
DeSalvo takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo scores with a jab to the body.
DeSalvo tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from DeSalvo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSalvo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSalvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock tests DeSalvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 312: Leningrad
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Ho's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho is out of range.
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ho is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Ho misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Ho blocks it. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Shamrock both land. Nice combination.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Ho.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits. #T2#
Ho checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Ho wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Shamrock tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Ho seems unphased.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Ho slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho throws a head kick that misses
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho scores with a kick to the body.
Ho lands a front kick.
Ho connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
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!
Ho lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with a straight left. #T4#
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Ho's belly button to the back.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back. #CL#
Ho has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a good jab.
Ho has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Shamrock.
Ho avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho wants to clinch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Ho throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.#T1#
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ho moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
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 takes a shot to the head.
Ho is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Shamrock blocking some punches. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock thumps Ho with a low kick.#T3#
Ho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Ho is wise to it.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ho.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Ho's defenses.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Ho. Ho maintains the clinch.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ho's body.
Ho jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho checks the leg kick.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it.#T2#
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ho.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
That kick from Ho tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.#T4#
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Ho lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ho is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Our winner, Nick Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Phat Ho had this to say: 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

Event: OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Jorgensen with an uppercut!
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Jorgensen pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jorgensen avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Jorgensen moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorgensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorgensen shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgensen.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shamrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorgensen. #T3#
Jorgensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jorgensen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Jorgensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Jorgensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorgensen at a distance.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Jorgensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jorgensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock lands with a nice combination. Jorgensen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgensen has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorgensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Jorgensen ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jorgensen gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Shamrock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jorgensen on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jorgensen down.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock tests Jorgensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jorgensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorgensen ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jorgensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Jorgensen moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jorgensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Jorgensen ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jorgensen's sensitive parts.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jorgensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorgensen shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorgensen's head backwards.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorgensen's head backwards.
Shamrock is looking to slow Jorgensen down with leg kicks.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Jorgensen shoots in.
Jorgensen walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jorgensen tries to counter with a takedown but Shamrock is quick to defend against it.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Jorgensen's body. Jorgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorgensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Jorgensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorgensen shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jorgensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorgensen defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorgensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Jorgensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorgensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Jorgensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jorgensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorgensen.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorgensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Jorgensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jorgensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jorgensen in his tracks.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Jorgensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jorgensen's head back.
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Jorgensen pushes Shamrock against the cage but Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Jorgensen avoids it with no problem.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Jorgensen shoots in.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jorgensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shamrock clobbers Jorgensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jorgensen's body.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorgensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorgensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Jabouin avoids them all with ease.
Jabouin ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.#CL2#
Jabouin pushes Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabouin's elbow.
Jabouin misses with the head strike.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabouin blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Jabouin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabouin.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Jabouin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jabouin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jabouin.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabouin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jabouin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabouin's elbow.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jabouin.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
Jabouin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabouin.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock pushes Jabouin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Jabouin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabouin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Jabouin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabouin working aggressively here.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Jabouin can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands. #T3#
Jabouin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin blocks an uppercut.
Jabouin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabouin tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Jabouin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Jabouin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Jabouin.
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!
Jabouin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Jabouin's head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
Jabouin misses with the head strike.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabouin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jabouin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabouin, pushing him back against the cage.
Jabouin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Jabouin.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jabouin.
Jabouin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabouin can do to turn this around?
Jabouin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jabouin lands an uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Jabouin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabouin blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jabouin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Jabouin is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns Jabouin into the cage.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Jabouin.
Shamrock cracks Jabouin with a nice body shot.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Jabouin to work.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock is working Jabouin over against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Jabouin has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Jabouin blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Jabouin is breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Jabouin.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Jabouin struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Jabouin.
Shamrock gets through Jabouin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabouin's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jabouin blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock pushes Jabouin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Jabouin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jabouin blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jabouin misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Jabouin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Shamrock pushes Jabouin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Jabouin controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Jabouin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Jabouin.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabouin tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Jabouin back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabouin's elbow.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Jabouin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabouin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jabouin tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Jabouin tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabouin.
Yves Jabouin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jabouin blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock is working Jabouin over against the cage.
Jabouin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jabouin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock presses Jabouin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jabouin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards. #T3#
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabouin can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock presses Jabouin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabouin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabouin.
Jabouin tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jabouins head.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Jabouin is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabouin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jabouin is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabouin seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Jabouin.
Jabouin is trying to stall.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Jabouin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Jabouin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabouin's gas tank.
Shamrock pushes Jabouin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body.
Brown takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamrock is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Shamrock kicks off Brown and gets to his feet. #T1#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. #CL#
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock. #T2#
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Shamrock tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.#TD2#
Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shamrock is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Shamrock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##ES#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock. #CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Brown.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Brown takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Shamrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shamrock has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamrock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.#T2#
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Brown passes into half guard. #REVR#
Brown winds up and cracks Shamrock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Shamrock is not content to let Brown control the position.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown. #ES#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #T4#
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Brown is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Brown ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Shamrock has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Brown blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brown to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
After winning the bout, Nick Shamrock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Pasha didn't see that one coming.
Pasha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Pasha misses its intended target.
Pasha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Pasha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pasha prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Pasha lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock is working Pasha over against the ropes.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pasha avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Shamrock.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pasha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Pasha with a nice cross.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pasha throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
It looked like Pasha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pasha tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands. #T2#
Pasha tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pasha lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Pasha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pasha lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Pasha is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the ropes.
Pasha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock pushes Pasha back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pasha controls the action.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pasha.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Pasha blocks it.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Pasha blocks it.
Pasha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Pasha misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pasha.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the ropes.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pasha controls the action.
Pasha blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Pasha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Pasha pulls Shamrock into guard. #SUB#
Pasha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock stuns Pasha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pasha defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock misses with a hook.#CL#
Pasha rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasha backwards.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Pasha.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasha.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Pasha blocks it.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands.
Pasha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pasha blocks an uppercut.
Pasha is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Pasha lands a left hand.
Pasha blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Pasha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha. #T2#
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow. #TD#
Pasha drags the fight down to the ground.
Shamrock wants to stand but Pasha has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Pasha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shamrock tries to stand but Pasha is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pasha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Pasha had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pasha throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pasha with a body shot.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pasha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pasha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Pasha misses.
Pasha takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches.
Pasha scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pasha backwards.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Pasha is rocked!
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Pasha moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Pasha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Pasha ends up having to push Shamrock into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Pasha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pasha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with the combination. #TD#
Pasha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pasha is in Shamrock's guard.#ES2#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Pasha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
Pasha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Pasha moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Pasha saw that one coming.#CL2#
Shamrock clinches up with Pasha and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasha blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Pasha is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pasha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pasha controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasha tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Pasha.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pasha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasha or not.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasha backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Pasha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Pasha takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Pasha tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pasha prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Pasha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Pasha's ribcage. Pasha let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock gets through Pasha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Pasha.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #TD#
Pasha pulls guard effortlessly.
Shamrock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Shamrock avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Pasha is working an open guard so Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Pasha.
Pasha seems to have got his legs back now.
Pasha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Pasha. #T4#
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Pasha counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock moves out of range as Pasha strikes.
Pasha lands with a nice body punch.
Pasha drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pasha slips a jab from Shamrock.
Pasha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock stuns Pasha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pasha moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Pasha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ali Pasha spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back and kick his ASS again. Idiots'.

Event: DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Low uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Low shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
Low closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Low takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Low decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
Low trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Low stops Shamrock from standing up.
Low loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Low loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Low throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Low loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Low is having none of it.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Low forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low misses with a head shot. Shamrock uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Low tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Low is controlling him.
Low tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Low with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Low, pushing him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Low gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shamrock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Low keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Low is just out of range.
Low just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Low counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Low.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Low tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Low looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Low persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Low fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Low under the eye.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Low.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Low is defended easily by Shamrock.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Low.
Low staying out of range there.
Low on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Low steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Low changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock moves out of range as Low strikes.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Low sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
Low thows a left - swing and a miss!
Low with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Low bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Low connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Low looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Low persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Low fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Low saw that one coming.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
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!
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Low shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Low's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Low slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Low's head.
Low blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Low manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Low counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock lands a jab to Low's midsection.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Low counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock tests Low's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Low defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Low tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Low tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Low back against the ropes.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Low's elbow.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short right from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Low blocking some punches.
Low blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Low's ribcage. Low let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?
Low takes a shot to the head.
Low has Shamrock pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Low is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Low.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Low swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Low wants a takedown.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Low.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Low misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Low is looking to take this one to the mat.
Low misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Low.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Low tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Low tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Low struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Low on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Low lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Low controls the action.
Shamrock effectively controlling the action here.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Low blocks it. #T3#
Low taking a breather.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Low.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Low.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Low swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Low is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Low doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Low struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Low misses with a body punch.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Low's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock. #T4#
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Low has Shamrock pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Low.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Low backwards.
Low taking a breather.
Shamrock pushes Low back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Low is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Low has his back to the ropes.
The referee calls for Low to work. #TD2#
Low gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Low trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Low thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Low seems unphased.
Low comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Low shoots in.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Low is just out of range.
Low keeps the fight on the outside.
Low thows a body kick. Shamrock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Low's head but Low sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Low takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Low slips a jab from Shamrock.
A jab lands there for Low.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low misses with a takedown
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Low fails with the takedown
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Low.
Low uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Low lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Low takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Low slips the punch.
Low looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Low will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Low is having none of it.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Low in his tracks. #T2#
Low slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Low on the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Low tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Low bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Low avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Low counters with an inside leg kick.
Low is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Low is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Low.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Low moves away and avoids it.
Low tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Low takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Low circles away.
Low throws a fast counter high kick but Shamrock manages to duck under it in time.
Low throws a head kick that misses.
Low needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Short Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a jab when Low was well out of range.
Low with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Low misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Low shakes it off.
Low throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Low punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Low ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Low closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Low takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock jabs Low to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Shamrock catches Low right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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