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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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204 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
200 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil IV was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
Lil IV throws the left hand but McNamara avoids the punch easily.
Lil IV misses with an uppercut.
McNamara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNamara wants it to stay on the feet.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Lil IV moves away and avoids it.
McNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lil IV slips a straight right by McNamara.
Lil IV misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lil IV misses.
Lil IV throws a head kick but McNamara moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Lil IV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McNamara duly obliges.
McNamara lands a jab-cross combination.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
Lil IV looks to throw the jab but McNamara is out of range.
Lil IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
Lil IV misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil IV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from McNamara misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV throws a series of punches but McNamara avoids them all with ease.
Lil IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by McNamara as he connects with a hook.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Lil IV.
A jab from McNamara misses.
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!
McNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lil IV doesn't seem bothered though.
Ba Lil IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil IV misses with a body shot
and McNamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lil IV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Lil IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws a body punch but Lil IV moves out of range.
McNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lil IV's head.
Lil IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lil IV.
McNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lil IV fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lil IV is defended easily by McNamara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Lil IV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McNamara scores with a four punch combination!
Lil IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil IV misses with a left hand
and McNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lil IV takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lil IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNamara scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil IV slips under a jab.
McNamara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lil IV throws an off balance right hand
and McNamara counters with a left to the body.
McNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Lil IV off the cage and back into range.
Lil IV looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
McNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil IV misses with a low kick.
Lil IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McNamara connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Lil IV misses.
Lil IV ducks right into an uppercut from McNamara.
Lil IV throws a jab when McNamara was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Lil IV fails with the takedown.
McNamara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lil IV avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil IV fails with a takedown attempt.
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands with a hook. Lil IV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lil IV misses the shot to the body.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Lil IV.
McNamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara swinging wildly here.
John McNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara scores with a jab.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara digs a good hook to Lil IV's body.
A big left from McNamara misses.
Lil IV misses with a straight right.
Lil IV loads up on a big right hand but McNamara slips the punch.
Lil IV throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lil IV. Those never looked like landing.
Lil IV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McNamara slips a straight right by Lil IV.
Lil IV misses with an uppercut
enabling McNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Lil IV takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lil IV. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands a right hook to the body.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara defending well as Lil IV loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara sizes up Lil IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNamara looks to land a left hand but Lil IV moved out of range nicely.
Lil IV throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil IV throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Lil IV shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil IV misses with a body shot.
Lil IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Donk. McNamara catches Lil IV right on the button with a cross.
Lil IV moves out of range of the strikes.
McNamara slips under a jab from Lil IV.
Lil IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lil IV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lil IV misses with a takedown attempt - McNamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lil IV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara lands the left hand.
Lil IV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from McNamara misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil IV misses with a head kick.
McNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lil IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McNamara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McNamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lil IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lil IV wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Lil IV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV wants to free his trapped foot but McNamara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lil IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNamara's head.
Lil IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNamara defending well though.
McNamara wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lil IV frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McNamara blocking the ground and pound.
Lil IV throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McNamara because Lil IV loaded up on that one.
Lil IV sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lil IV moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McNamara has worked his arm free - good work by McNamara!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil IV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McNamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to escape but Lil IV is in control.
Lil IV thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lil IV throws an elbow but McNamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ba Lil IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNamara holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lil IV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lil IV looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNamara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McNamara!
John McNamara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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