PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Makres (ranked 2171 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Stan Shamrock (ranked 318 p4p, 308 weight class). Makres's entrance music is SABATON - Coat of Arms. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Makres
vs
Shamrock

190 cm
34
174
18 - 16 - 0

187 cm
35
187
22 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makres 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 scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand

and Makres counters by clinching up.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Makres lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Makres.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makres or not.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Makres stalls.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Makres taking a breather.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Makres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres misses with some punches.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres blocking 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 throws a head punch that misses.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Shamrock 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.

Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Makres slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makres.
Makres feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Makres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makres.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Makres counter with a right hand.
Makres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Makres avoids it well.
Makres tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Makres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Makres misses with some punches.
Shamrock gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Makres working aggressively here.
Stan Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makres pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
A body shot lands from Makres.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres 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!

Shamrock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Makres avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Makres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makres.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.

Makres clinches up with Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Come on Makres - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Makres tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres taking a breather.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makres tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres lands a right hand.
Makres pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock cracks Makres 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!
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makres 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
Our winner, John Makres, 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.