PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shamrock's choice of entrance music: Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. Chuck Shamrock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ninja
vs
Shamrock

150 cm
23
130 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

152 cm
28
148 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser FightGear
Fight Night Nutrition

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninja walks into a jab.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ninja's head back.
Ninja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ninja scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Ninja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamrock scores with a three punch combo!
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Ninja's body.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Ninja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ninja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ninja's ribs.
Ninja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock lunges at Ninja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ninja's hand.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ninja.
Shamrock cracks Ninja with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ninja's head backwards.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ninja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ninja's ribs.
Ninja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ninja's head backwards.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ninja had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
Chuck Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock works over Ninja's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ninja on the side of the head.
Ninja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chuck Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock cracks Ninja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ninja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Ninja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninja doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninja momentarily.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ninja's ribs.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ninja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Ninja knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Ninja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ninja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock jabs at Ninja's body.
Shamrock stalks Ninja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ninja's face. Ninja staggers backwards, shaken.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Ninja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Ninja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ninja's midsection.
Ninja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ninja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ninja backs up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ninja might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Ninja's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Ninja with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock.
Ninja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Ninja is rocked!
Ninja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Ninja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ninja seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ninja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Ninja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Ninja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Ninja ducks under and follows up with a left that Ninja also avoids with ease.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ninja circles away quickly and effectively.
Ninja 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninja momentarily.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock jabs at Ninja's body.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Ninja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ninja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Ninja didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja at a distance.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ninja on the side of the head.
Ninja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ninja's head back.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock scores with a three punch combo!
Shamrock works over Ninja's head and body with a nice combination.
Chuck Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninja takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock jabs Ninja right on the nose. Ninja blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock throws a combination. Ninja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Donk. Shamrock catches Ninja right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock clobbers Ninja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ninja's shoulder, as Ninja tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ninja on the side of the head.
Ninja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Ninja with a series of wild strikes but Ninja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Ninja avoids nicely.
Chuck Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Ninja moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Shamrock cracks Ninja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Ninja shakes it off.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninja manages to avoid it.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock clobbers Ninja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck Shamrock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Ninja takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ninja avoids 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!
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Ninja's head.
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock jabs Ninja right on the nose. Ninja blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30

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