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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Worlds Most Dangerous Man. The key to victory for Ken Shamrock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGowen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGowen swivels and escapes.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McGowen ducks under and follows up with a left that McGowen also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and McGowen counters by moving into the clinch.
McGowen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to break free but McGowen pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
McGowen forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
McGowen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but McGowen has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock tries to circle away but McGowen has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock tries to circle away but McGowen has him pinned against the cage.
McGowen tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but McGowen keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGowen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to push McGowen away but McGowen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but McGowen blocks it.
Shamrock letting McGowen take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGowen landing knees to the body.
McGowen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but McGowen holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGowen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to break free but McGowen pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
McGowen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock is trying to push McGowen away but McGowen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGowen just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
McGowen gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
McGowen lands a nice knee to the body.
McGowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen scores with a knee to the head.
McGowen trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGowen obliges.
McGowen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGowen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGowen working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McGowen.
McGowen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGowen breaks from the clinch.
McGowen tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGowen misses with a low kick.
McGowen tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGowen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
McGowen throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
McGowen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGowen throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGowen misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
McGowen throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
and McGowen counters by clinching up.
McGowen lands a knee to the body.
McGowen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGowen breaks the clinch.
McGowen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel McGowen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGowen.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGowen throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
McGowen tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
Ken Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock tries for a takedown but McGowen circles away easily
and McGowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, McGowen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock letting McGowen take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from McGowen.
Knees to the body from McGowen.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen connects with a knee to the head.
McGowen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
McGowen scores a nice knee to the body.
McGowen leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGowen.
McGowen connects with a knee to the head.
McGowen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGowen throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
McGowen takes the fight into the clinch.
McGowen effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGowen.
McGowen controlling the action here for a moment.
McGowen crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
McGowen working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
McGowen lands a knee to the body.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGowen lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McGowen.
McGowen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGowen working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
McGowen breaks the clinch.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gabriel McGowen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGowen misses with a leg kick.
McGowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGowen wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
McGowen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
McGowen throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGowen throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
McGowen is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
McGowen instigates a clinch.
McGowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGowen lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGowen.
McGowen missing with knees to the body.
McGowen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
McGowen tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
McGowen breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel McGowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
That kick from McGowen tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Shamrock with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGowen counters with a big head kick but Shamrock shrugs it off.
McGowen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock tries to keep at a distance but McGowen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGowen leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGowen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGowen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by McGowen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGowen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock avoiding damage as McGowen throws knees to the body.
Gabriel McGowen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGowen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGowen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on McGowen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGowen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGowen scores a nice knee to the body.
McGowen lands a knee to the body.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is pushing Shamrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGowen breaks the clinch.
McGowen is looking to score with low kicks.
McGowen has managed to clinch.
McGowen breaks from the clinch.
McGowen has managed to clinch.
McGowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGowen just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
McGowen trying to land knees to the body.
McGowen lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
McGowen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen with a knee to the head.
McGowen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGowen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGowen lands a knee to the body.
McGowen landing knees to the head.
McGowen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGowen.
McGowen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGowen with a knee to the head.
McGowen lands a nice knee to the body.
McGowen lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
McGowen breaks the clinch.
McGowen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGowen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
McGowen crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
McGowen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGowen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGowen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGowen landing knees to the body.
McGowen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGowen throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGowen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt
and McGowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gabriel McGowen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGowen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel McGowen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGowen 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel McGowen!
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