PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McCann
vs
Shackleton

184 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernest Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton misses with a left hand
letting McCann counter with a right hand.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
Shackleton moves forwards but McCann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCann lands a body shot.
Shackleton cracks McCann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCann jabs at Shackleton's body.
Shackleton takes one to the side of the head.

McCann clinches with his opponent.
McCann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shackleton.
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!
McCann misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McCann.
McCann lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCann.
Shackleton avoiding damage as McCann throws knees to the body.
McCann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann lands an elbow inside that Shackleton shrugs off.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shackleton throws a head punch that misses.
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shackleton lands a right hand.
Shackleton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shackleton tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Shackleton back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses.
McCann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shackleton is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleton working hard to break the clinch.
McCann throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCann tries a knee to the head but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton tries to work over McCann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCann scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCann throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton misses with a body punch.
McCann prevents Shackleton from breaking the clinch.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleton controls his hands.
McCann misses with a body punch.
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!
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCann swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCann.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann connects with a right hand. Shackleton shakes it off.
McCann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton misses with a hook.
McCann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of McCann 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann cracks Shackleton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shackleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
McCann is looking to clinch.
Shackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

McCann clinches up with Shackleton and pushes him back against the cage.
McCann throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a right hand.
Shackleton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCann throws an elbow but it misses.
Shackleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann digs a right hand into Shackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleton's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shackleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCann was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleton.
Dale McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from McCann misses.
Shackleton with a hook.
Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Shackleton swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCann counters with a nice body shot.
Shackleton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCann lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton scores with a nice right hand.
Shackleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McCann.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but McCann is just out of range.
Shackleton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann throws a shot to the body.
Shackleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from McCann.
McCann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCann scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Shackleton.
McCann is looking to counter punch.
McCann lands a lovely overhand right.
Shackleton connects with a body shot.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCann moves away from the strike by Shackleton.
Shackleton looks to throw the jab but McCann is out of range.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Shackleton needs to keep his hands up - McCann had a free shot at his head there.
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
McCann cracks Shackleton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shackleton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shackleton 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Shackleton ducks down to avoid it.
Shackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shackleton throws an overhand right that lands on McCann's shoulder, as McCann tries to avoid the shot.
McCann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCann cracks a nice hook into Shackleton's ribs.
McCann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shackleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann connects with the punch.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann lands with a good body shot.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann throws a hook but Shackleton blocks it.
Shackleton blocks a jab.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCann looks to land a combination but Shackleton avoids it well.
Shackleton misses with a body shot
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the body
and McCann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann cracks Shackleton with an open hand slap.
McCann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shackleton momentarily.
McCann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shackleton's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale McCann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shackleton throws a shot from downtown. McCann moves away and avoids it.
McCann scores with a hook to the body. Shackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCann throws a jab when Shackleton was well out of range.
Shackleton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCann.
McCann tries to clinch there but Shackleton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleton! But no joy.
McCann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleton finds it's way round the side to connect with McCann's head.
Shackleton works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleton slips a straight right by McCann.
Shackleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCann slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Shackleton walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
McCann lands a jab to the nose.
McCann misses with a right hand
enabling Shackleton to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by McCann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCann.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ernest Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann avoids the body shot from Shackleton.
Shackleton lands a jab to the head.
McCann works Shackleton's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleton's hands.
McCann lands a glancing blow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!
McCann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shackleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCann lands the left hand.
McCann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shackleton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleton staying out of range there.
McCann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - McCann scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann wants to clinch but Shackleton slips to the side

and Shackleton counters with a left and a right that hurts McCann! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Shackleton jumps into full mount!

McCann is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shackleton looking to secure an arm triangle but McCann defends it well.
Shackleton controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCann, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale McCann!
Dale McCann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.