PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey MacNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amanda Hugandkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacNamara
vs
Hugandkiss

156 cm
19
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey MacNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amanda Hugandkiss!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hugandkiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hugandkiss.
A telegraphed right hand from Hugandkiss misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Hugandkiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacNamara, as that shot connected.
Hugandkiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hugandkiss digs a good hook to MacNamara's body.
Hugandkiss avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Hugandkiss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacNamara's corner calls for a 1-2. MacNamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Hugandkiss misses.

Hugandkiss moves into range and clinches up with MacNamara.
A short uppercut from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacNamara backwards.
Good body shot from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.
MacNamara is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on MacNamara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacNamara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hugandkiss - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugandkiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacNamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hugandkiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacNamaras head.
MacNamara is trying to break free.
MacNamara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hugandkiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hugandkiss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugandkiss tries a body shot but MacNamara blocks it.
Hugandkiss keeps control of MacNamara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Hugandkiss on the inside.
MacNamara letting Hugandkiss take a breather here.
Hugandkiss works on MacNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
MacNamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hugandkiss's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hugandkiss.
MacNamara working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hugandkiss.
MacNamara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacNamara is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugandkiss has double underhooks.
Hugandkiss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacNamara is leaning against Hugandkiss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Hugandkiss - that landed with a thud.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch but Hugandkiss keeps him there for the moment.
Hugandkiss pushes MacNamara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hugandkiss.
MacNamara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

MacNamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hugandkiss doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacNamara counters with a series of strikes. Hugandkiss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hugandkiss tries to clinch
and MacNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugandkiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hugandkiss gets a clinch.
MacNamara tries to circle away but Hugandkiss has him pinned against the cage.
Hugandkiss has MacNamara pressed against the cage, preventing MacNamara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacNamara wants to break free but Hugandkiss has control.
Hugandkiss prevents MacNamara from breaking the clinch.
MacNamara is trying to force a seperation but Hugandkiss has the dominant position.
MacNamara tries to break the clinch but Hugandkiss is controlling the position.

MacNamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugandkiss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Hugandkiss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hugandkiss is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.

Hugandkiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Hugandkiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.
Hugandkiss lands with a left to the head.
MacNamara lands a shoulder strike.
MacNamara is trying to push Hugandkiss away but Hugandkiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hugandkiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.
Hugandkiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.
Hugandkiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hugandkiss lands a shoulder strike.
MacNamara working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hugandkiss - that landed with a thud.

MacNamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Hugandkiss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacNamara tries a low kick but Hugandkiss avoids it.
Amanda Hugandkiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacNamara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hugandkiss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacNamara thinking.
Hugandkiss loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacNamara.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hugandkiss was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
Hugandkiss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
Hugandkiss cracks MacNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hugandkiss tries to close the distance and clinch but MacNamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hugandkiss.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Hugandkiss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugandkiss tries to clinch up.
Hugandkiss is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.
MacNamara misses with a hook to the body
and Hugandkiss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacNamara misses with a jab to the body
and Hugandkiss counters with a straight right hand.

MacNamara is rocked!
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body
letting Hugandkiss counter with a right hand.
Oh MacNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hugandkiss.
MacNamara seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugandkiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugandkiss.
A swing and a miss from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss moves in looking to clinch but MacNamara pushes him off.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugandkiss manages to avoid it.
Hugandkiss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hugandkiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hugandkiss misses with a hook to the body
and MacNamara counters with a left to the body.
Hugandkiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body
and Hugandkiss counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hugandkiss cracks MacNamara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MacNamara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hugandkiss finish him?
Hugandkiss scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacNamara in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacNamara, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Hugandkiss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacNamara blocks a jab.
MacNamara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hugandkiss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Hugandkiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacNamara blocks a jab.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
MacNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hugandkiss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Hugandkiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hugandkiss looks to clinch
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hugandkiss.
Hugandkiss misses with a looping right.
Hugandkiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacNamara misses the jab.
MacNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Hugandkiss misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Hugandkiss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugandkiss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugandkiss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body
and Hugandkiss counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Hugandkiss misses
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara takes a swing at Hugandkiss's ribcage but misses.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hugandkiss throws a jab when MacNamara was well out of range.
Hugandkiss tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hugandkiss tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacNamara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Hugandkiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Hugandkiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hugandkiss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugandkiss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugandkiss misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from MacNamara misses
and Hugandkiss counters with a straight right hand.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara blocks a jab.
MacNamara throws a jab when Hugandkiss was well out of range.
Hugandkiss moves out of range of the strikes.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
Hugandkiss scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacNamara!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugandkiss throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
Hugandkiss lands with an overhand left.
Hugandkiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacNamara.
Hugandkiss swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
Mickey MacNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacNamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugandkiss under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hugandkiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hugandkiss cracks MacNamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacNamara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hugandkiss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body

and Hugandkiss counters by moving into the clinch.
MacNamara is trying to break the clinch but Hugandkiss is controlling him.
Hugandkiss misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugandkiss.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hugandkiss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hugandkiss keeps control of MacNamara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch but Hugandkiss keeps him there for the moment.
MacNamara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacNamara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hugandkiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacNamara wants to get back to striking at distance but Hugandkiss won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugandkiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacNamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hugandkiss's elbow.
Hugandkiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacNamara's efforts to push away.
MacNamara tries to throw a body punch but Hugandkiss avoids it by throwing MacNamara back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amanda Hugandkiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hugandkiss 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amanda Hugandkiss!