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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 66 p4p, 49 weight class) and Seamus MacNamara (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Aiken comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. MacNamara has chosen The Ramones - I Wanna Live as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a low kick, right behind Aiken 's knee.
MacNamara blocks a leg kick.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aiken.
MacNamara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from MacNamara does no damage.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Aiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacNamara under the eye.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aiken tries a low kick but MacNamara avoids it.
Aiken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacNamara's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a lazy uppercut
and MacNamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken avoids a kick to the body.
Aiken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacNamara checks it well.
MacNamara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
Aiken throws a series of punches but MacNamara avoids them all with ease.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacNamara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aiken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aiken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Aiken misses.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Aiken checks it.
Aiken avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aiken on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
MacNamara throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara connects with a leg kick.
Aiken scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara scores with a one two! Aiken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
MacNamara defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick!
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara blocks a head kick by Aiken.
Aiken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Aiken tries to bum rush MacNamara with a series of wild strikes but MacNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacNamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aiken at a distance.
Aiken swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aiken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara lands a head shot.
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick.
Aiken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacNamara is able to avoid easily.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
MacNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aiken connects with a solid leg kick.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
Aiken throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as MacNamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aiken rather than just go for the knockout.
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacNamara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aiken.
Aiken misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacNamara.
It looked like Aiken was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aiken throws a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aiken's knee momentarily.
Aiken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara blocks the body kick.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
Aiken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacNamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aiken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aiken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacNamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
MacNamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacNamara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aiken doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacNamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken throws a lazy uppercut
and MacNamara counters with a nice body kick.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
MacNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
A low kick from Aiken misses
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacNamara connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aiken.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by MacNamara.
Aiken tries a head kick but it misses.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken tries to work over MacNamara's front leg with a kick but MacNamara checks it.
MacNamara works Aiken's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aiken lands with a hook. MacNamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aiken thumps MacNamara with a low kick.
MacNamara tried to score with a low kick but Aiken checks it.
A lazy left from Aiken finds it's target.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacNamara throws a chopping leg kick but Aiken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aiken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacNamara moves forwards but Aiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Aiken.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aiken tried to score with a low kick but MacNamara checks it.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aiken's knee momentarily.
MacNamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
MacNamara unleashes a big counter combination but Aiken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as MacNamara blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aiken.
MacNamara is looking to slow Aiken down with leg kicks.
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
MacNamara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacNamara loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
MacNamara connects with a right hand. Aiken shakes it off.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara walks into a jab.
MacNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Aiken off the cage and back into range.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken scores with a punch to the head.
MacNamara misses with a hook.
Aiken misses with a head kick.
MacNamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Aiken steps away.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacNamara defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
Aiken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacNamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aiken takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
MacNamara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aiken takes a step back to recover.
Aiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Aiken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacNamara throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara dodges the punch combination from Aiken.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
MacNamara lands with a nice body punch.
Aiken looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
Aiken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks MacNamara off balance momentarily.
Aiken lands a lovely overhand right.
MacNamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Aiken steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow MacNamara down.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a three punch combo that has Aiken backing up. Aiken nods at MacNamara to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacNamara slips a jab from Aiken.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aiken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacNamara. Aiken shrugs it off though.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Aiken.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
MacNamara connects with a single shot there.
MacNamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and MacNamara counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and MacNamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
MacNamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken lands a body shot.
Aiken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Aiken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aiken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
Aiken throws a leg kick but MacNamara moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
Aiken moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacNamara.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aiken. Aiken obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiken tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara misses with a leg kick.
Aiken lands a slapping body shot.
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!
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aiken moves forwards but MacNamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at MacNamara's knee but MacNamara avoids it well.
Aiken clobbers MacNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aiken.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Aiken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacNamara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacNamara throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aiken digs a good body shot into MacNamara's ribs.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacNamara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aiken swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
Aiken cracks MacNamara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacNamara moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken throws a good cross that connects.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Aiken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara thumps Aiken with a low kick.
Midick Aiken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken catches MacNamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Aiken's body.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken slips a straight right by MacNamara.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara with a nice calf kick.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacNamara scores with a push kick.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
MacNamara blocks a low kick nicely.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aiken throws a leg kick which misses MacNamara's front leg but catches the back leg as MacNamara tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacNamara 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara 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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