PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 168 p4p, 30 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 916 p4p, 123 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. The Omen has chosen Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

MacGowan
vs
The Omen

185 cm
22
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

177 cm
20
171 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
CAGED CROW Clothings 50$

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGowan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damien The Omen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Omen thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacGowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Omen with a jab.
The Omen misses with a body shot
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from The Omen misses
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.
The Omen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Omen throws a body punch but MacGowan moves out of range.
The Omen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Omen misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan has his takedown stuffed
and The Omen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Omen cracks MacGowan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan misses with a hook
letting The Omen counter with a right hand.

MacGowan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Omen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control but The Omen is working from the bottom.
MacGowan works over The Omen with some ground and pound from guard.
The Omen wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan pushes down on The Omen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan prevents The Omen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is trying to control. The Omen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan drops an elbow to the side of The Omen's head.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Omen wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Omen defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Omen wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Omen wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but The Omen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Omen tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but The Omen defends it.

The Omen is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Omen!
MacGowan prevents The Omen from getting the reversal.
The Omen tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
MacGowan punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacGowan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Omen's face.

The Omen is rocked!
MacGowan working The Omen over with strikes here.
The Omen is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has The Omen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.