PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 4778 p4p, 508 weight class) and Seamus MacNamara (ranked 6888 p4p, 605 weight class). Seamus MacNamara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Diaz's chin.

Diaz
vs
MacNamara

185 cm
25
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
117 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNamara throws a shot to the body.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacNamara. MacNamara obviously looking to wear him down.
MacNamara works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacNamara!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacNamara stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacNamara lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacNamara duly obliges.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for MacNamara.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacNamara scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara tries to land a body kick

and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. MacNamara fights it but they end up in guard.
MacNamara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacNamara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up in MacNamara's guard and throws a big left but MacNamara blocks it.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow MacNamara to get back to his feet.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but MacNamara has wrist control.
Diaz stops MacNamara from standing up.
MacNamara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Diaz dives into side control.
MacNamara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working MacNamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
MacNamara is trying to buck Diaz off.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
MacNamara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacNamara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
MacNamara lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacNamara.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
MacNamara lands a body shot.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A cross from MacNamara lands.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
MacNamara lands a front kick.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for MacNamara. That snapped Diaz's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. MacNamara catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

MacNamara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing MacNamara back against the ropes.

MacNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacNamara lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacNamara lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as MacNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
MacNamara lands the left hand.
MacNamara works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus MacNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by MacNamara and move into the clinch.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacNamara throws a left and a right that both miss

and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacNamara!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz working the head with strikes.

It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz lands some shots froms side control.
MacNamara takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.

MacNamara is rocked!

That has opened up Seamus MacNamara's cut even more.

MacNamara throws Diaz to one side and escapes!
MacNamara scores with a body shot.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
MacNamara lands a body shot.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacNamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacNamara is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from MacNamara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacNamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacNamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacNamara 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Am done with this shit, i cant take this anymore. Stockton everyone!!! and am done with this shit for real. '.