PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shockhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown comes to the cage accompanied by Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Jamison McGown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGown
vs
Shockhaven

198 cm
22
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shockhaven!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockhaven throws a right and a left that both miss.

McGown moves into the clinch successfully.
McGown presses Shockhaven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shockhaven takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Shawn Shockhaven has been cut.
McGown stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGown scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGown slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shockhaven is pushing McGown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGown.
McGown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shockhaven or not.
Shockhaven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shockhaven has McGown pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McGown.
Shockhaven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from McGown.
McGown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGown slows down the pace here.
McGown lands with a right to the head.

Shockhaven has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shockhaven looks gassed!
McGown trying to get back to his feet but Shockhaven is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockhaven slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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.
Shockhaven thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McGown is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shockhaven controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shockhaven looks to score with a jab to the body but McGown is just out of range.

McGown clinches with his opponent.
Shockhaven taking a breather.

Shockhaven gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGown regains guard.

McGown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shockhaven off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shockhaven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGown as he jumps to the side.

McGown closes the distance and clinches.
McGown swings wildly with an uppercut but Shockhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shockhaven has had enough of the clinch but McGown keeps him there for the moment.
McGown lands an elbow just above Shockhaven 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockhaven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shockhaven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGown.
McGown throws a nice looking combination but Shockhaven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shockhaven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

McGown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shockhaven is trying to maintain a safe position but McGown gets an underhook and turns Shockhaven into the cage.
Shockhaven can't get the takedown.
Jamison McGown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
Shockhaven takes a shot to the head.
McGown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown letting Shockhaven take a breather here.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from McGown.
Nice body punch from McGown.
Shockhaven is breathing heavily.
McGown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McGown.
McGown throws a punch but it's blocked by Shockhaven.
McGown lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGown crunches a lovely knee into Shockhaven's ribcage.
Shockhaven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shockhaven.
Jamison McGown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGown stalling in the clinch.
McGown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGown working Shockhaven over with knees to the body.
McGown lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from McGown.
McGown scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGown lands a nice uppercut.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McGown.
McGown lands a right hand.
McGown taking a breather.
McGown scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McGown.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGown.
McGown lands a left hand.
Shockhaven wants to break free but McGown has control.
Shockhaven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGown scores with a shoulder strike.
McGown cracks Shockhaven with a nice body shot.
McGown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGown gets underhooks to prevent Shockhaven's takedown attempt.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shockhaven up against the cage.
Shockhaven takes a shot to the head.
McGown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shockhaven.
McGown lands with a left to the head.
McGown slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shockhaven's defenses.
Shockhaven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGown has him pressed against the cage.
McGown crunches a lovely knee into Shockhaven's ribcage.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown is stalling here.
McGown digs a right hand underneath Shockhaven's ribcage. Shockhaven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shockhaven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shockhaven goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGown prevents it.
Nice body punch from McGown.
McGown lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from McGown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGown lands with a light punch inside.
Shockhaven being controlled against the cage.
McGown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison McGown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Shockhaven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shockhaven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shockhaven falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGown counters with a head kick.
Shockhaven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shockhaven takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Shockhaven is rocked!

That has opened up Shawn Shockhaven's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGown.

McGown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shockhaven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGown is in Shockhaven's guard.

McGown stands and steps away. Shockhaven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Shockhaven tries to keep at a distance but McGown has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGown throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shockhaven can do to turn this around?
McGown just leaning against Shockhaven, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGown keeps control of Shockhaven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shockhaven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGown has him pressed against the cage.
McGown lands a shoulder strike.
McGown slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shockhaven.
Shockhaven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shockhaven stalling in the clinch but McGown improves position.
McGown misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGown lands a nice uppercut.
Shockhaven trying to control the position but instead, McGown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shockhaven into the cage.
Shockhaven tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shockhaven tries to stall but McGown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Shockhaven.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Shockhaven.

McGown moves into the clinch successfully.
Shockhaven wants a takedown but no success here.
Jamison McGown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shockhaven.
McGown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
Shockhaven has had enough of the clinch but McGown keeps him there for the moment.
McGown pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from McGown.
McGown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shockhaven backwards.
McGown swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Shockhaven has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGown is trying to keep an underhook but Shockhaven manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGown wants to get back to his feet.
Shockhaven controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison McGown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamison McGown!