PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McKane
vs
Shamrock

170 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fight Club Clothing est.09™
Conviction

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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane moves out of range of the body kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McKane throws a combination that misses

and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock works on McKane's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shamrock up against the cage.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane avoiding damage.
McKane misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane takes a shot to the head.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKane.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shamrock can turn it around.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with McKane around his waist. McKane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
McKane is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
McKane wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy McKane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McKane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shamrock can't fight it off and eventually McKane manages to take the fight to the floor. Shamrock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKane is stalling in the full guard.

Shamrock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.

McKane pulls Shamrock into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McKane working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.

McKane is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.

Shamrock stands up and waves to McKane to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKane fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Shamrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
McKane tries to clinch up
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock thumps McKane with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.
McKane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A cross from McKane lands.
Johnny Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on McKane's shoulder, as McKane tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane tries to counter with a takedown but Shamrock is quick to defend against it.
McKane 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 McKane off to one side.
McKane misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
McKane dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy McKane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKane misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
McKane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

McKane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKane working aggressively here.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from McKane.
A short right from Shamrock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock gets through McKane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as McKane tries to tie him up.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock 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 lands a shoulder strike.
McKane 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.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Johnny Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock gets through McKane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
McKane lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKane.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.

McKane pulls guard successfully.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break McKane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McKane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKane 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.

Shamrock stands up and waves to McKane to follow him.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane slips a jab from Shamrock.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
McKane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by McKane.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as McKane blocks the leg kick.
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind McKane 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
McKane 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 McKane off to one side.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKane's head backwards.
McKane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McKane lands a slapping body shot.

McKane moves into the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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