PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Sean McNamara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McNamara
vs
Fox

180 cm
27
203 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fox moves into range and clinches up with McNamara.

Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

McNamara forces Fox back against the cage and clinches.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent McNamara's takedown attempt.

McNamara has hold of one of Fox's legs. Fox is fighting the takedown attempt but McNamara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fox is looking to stand up but McNamara isn't so interested in that idea.
McNamara controls from within his opponent's guard.
McNamara stops Fox from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fox swinging wildly here.

McNamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Fox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara controlling the position easily from mount.
Fox is trying to stand.
McNamara controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Fox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McNamara controlling his opponent.
Fox wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McNamara controlling the position easily from mount.
Fox is squirming around, avoiding McNamara's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fox is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McNamara tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fox bucks up and throws McNamara to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fox looks gassed!
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNamara is looking to clinch.
Fox blocks the body kick.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
McNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox scores with a one two! McNamara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNamara.
Fox pushes McNamara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McNamara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Fox bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McNamara shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
A cross from Fox lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fox!
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Good shot there by Fox.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNamara slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McNamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNamara shoots in but Fox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean McNamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNamara backs up against the cage.
McNamara throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have McNamara backpedaling.
Fox throws a right hand that McNamara ducks under and follows up with a left that McNamara also avoids with ease.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox scores with a one two! McNamara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNamara backs up against the cage.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fox lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox lands with a nice combination. McNamara backs away looking to recover.
McNamara drops his hands momentarily and Fox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steve Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McNamara dodges the punch combination from Fox.
McNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fox lands with an uppercut that bounces McNamara off the cage and back into rage.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

McNamara is rocked!
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!
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McNamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands with a nice combination. McNamara backs away looking to recover.
Fox throws a right hand that McNamara ducks under and follows up with a left that McNamara also avoids with ease.
Fox stalks McNamara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNamara's face. McNamara staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped McNamara's head back.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McNamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox's corner calls for a 1-2. Fox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fox looks to land a combination. McNamara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
McNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Fox rushes McNamara and presses him up against the cage.

Fox breaks from the clinch.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox moves out of range as McNamara throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox throws a right and a left that McNamara avoids nicely.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNamara throws a combination that misses
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fox stalks McNamara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNamara's face. McNamara staggers backwards, shaken.
Fox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McNamara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fox counters with a left and a right that stings McNamara.
Fox tests McNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox throws a right hand that McNamara ducks under and follows up with a left that McNamara also avoids with ease.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for McNamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox looks to land a combination but McNamara avoids it well.
McNamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have McNamara backpedaling.
Fox throws a combination. McNamara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McNamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Fox there.
Fox lands with a nice combination. McNamara backs away looking to recover.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McNamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fox throws a nice looking combination but McNamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNamara misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNamara.
Fox slips under a jab from McNamara.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
McNamara misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox tries to bum rush McNamara with a series of wild strikes but McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox throws a series of punches but McNamara moves out of range.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNamara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
McNamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fox's waist but Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNamara off to one side.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Fox.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox looks to land a combination. McNamara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but McNamara moves out of range.
Fox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for McNamara on that attempt.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fox misses with the combination.
McNamara slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Fox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNamara.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
McNamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox misses with a double jab

and McNamara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McNamara.
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNamara trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to stand and escape but McNamara is having none of it.

Fox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McNamara throws a combination that misses
and McNamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox looks to land a combination. McNamara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNamara avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNamara.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox throws a series of punches but McNamara moves out of range.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McNamara counters with a two punch combo.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox scores with a nice strike.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox clobbers McNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Fox has McNamara up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
McNamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McNamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fox digs a good body shot into McNamara's ribs.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fox throws a series of punches but McNamara avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
McNamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Fox works over McNamara's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox lands a two punch combo.
Fox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Fox.
Fox lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Sean McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNamara throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!