PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Daniels enters the cage!

McKane
vs
Daniels

170 cm
26
170 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

179 cm
27
176 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Conviction

Bullet Proof System

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 19 - 4 - 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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

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

It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
McKane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but McKane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels throws a head kick that McKane semi-blocks.
Daniels scores with a push kick.
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
McKane misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a counter combo.
Daniels lands a nice hook to McKane's body. McKane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.

Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKane is keeping busy.

Daniels has hold of one of McKane's legs. McKane is fighting the takedown attempt but Daniels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

McKane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McKane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
McKane trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between McKane's legs - danger averted.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Daniels has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKane's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels passes McKane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daniels in particular looking to stall.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels 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.
Daniels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniels trying to control from half guard but McKane is working away.
Daniels with the ground and pound but McKane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane pulls Daniels in to control the position.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daniels digs a good body shot into McKane's ribs.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels wants to clinch up but McKane keeps it at a distance.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.

McKane forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels wants a takedown.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.

McKane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniels tries to clinch but McKane is having none of it.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
Daniels appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses the jab.
McKane scores with a kick to the body.

Daniels rushes McKane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
McKane blocking some punches.
Daniels is working for takedown but McKane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ozzy McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Daniels working aggressively here.
I was talking to McKane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to stall but McKane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKane pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKane is defending well.
McKane tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
McKane working hard to break the clinch.
McKane stalling against the cage.
McKane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels stalling the fight.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKane tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels stalling the fight.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane prevents a body shot from Daniels.
McKane prevents a body shot from Daniels.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKane blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
McKane prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
McKane blocks a body shot from Daniels.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane lands a body shot.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
McKane is working Daniels over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Daniels misses with a low kick as McKane jumps back.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.

Daniels forces McKane back against the cage and clinches.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels controlling the action here for a moment.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKane slowing the pace effectively.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from McKane.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Daniels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McKane is trying to keep an underhook but Daniels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McKane is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McKane's thigh. McKane counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKane wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
McKane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Jack Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.

McKane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKane looking for a sweep. Not yet McKane, not yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
McKane swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Daniels.
Well Daniels 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane 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.
Jack Daniels spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried I lost hats of to Ozzy. He's a world class fighter. Now it's time to see if he can drink come one lightweight '.