PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 9 p4p, 3 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 129 p4p, 18 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. A fine choice. Green has chosen Sugar Rush as his entrance music. Nick Shamrock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Shamrock
vs
Green

170 cm
36
148 lbs
41 - 8 - 0

168 cm
36
146 lbs
44 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.