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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus MacNamara (ranked 28 p4p, 467 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 2 p4p, 27 weight class). MacNamara comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones - I Wanna Live. Slammy Neckbreaker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNamara connects with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker fails to land the takedown.
MacNamara scores with a head kick. Neckbreaker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
MacNamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
MacNamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
MacNamara swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker feints the counter takedown.
MacNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckbreaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a leg kick
and Neckbreaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacNamara's guard.
MacNamara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
MacNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker preventing the sweep.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neckbreaker is in close to MacNamara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacNamara has his hands on Neckbreaker's head, controlling the position.
Neckbreaker prevents MacNamara from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker stays in close to MacNamara's body and controls the position.
It looks like Neckbreaker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but MacNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacNamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacNamara is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker isn't so interested in that idea.
MacNamara working a defensive guard here.
MacNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
Neckbreaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neckbreaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacNamara has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
MacNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacNamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker isn't so interested in that idea.
MacNamara wants to sweep here but Neckbreaker controlling him for the moment.
MacNamara wants to stand up but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
MacNamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neckbreaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neckbreaker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.
MacNamara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacNamara wants to pass the guard but Neckbreaker is keeping the position.
Neckbreaker looking for a guillotine here but MacNamara defends easily.
Neckbreaker wants to sweep here but MacNamara controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Neckbreaker moved away.
Neckbreaker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Neckbreaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacNamara - the referee stops the clock and Neckbreaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacNamara. Neckbreaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from MacNamara.
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacNamara lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacNamara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neckbreaker checks it well.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara 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.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
And Neckbreaker tries to counter it with a takedown but MacNamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacNamara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacNamara misses with a lunging right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
MacNamara throws a chopping leg kick but Neckbreaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Neckbreaker throws out a counter right but MacNamara avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
MacNamara misses with a body punch
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice body shot.
MacNamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neckbreakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacNamara.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neckbreaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacNamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara misses with a hook to the body
and Neckbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Neckbreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacNamara is fending him off so far but Neckbreaker persists. Nope, MacNamara circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears MacNamara was looking to counter with a kick there.
MacNamara takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker walks into a straight right hand from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
MacNamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neckbreaker under the eye.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
MacNamara thinks about countering with a head kick.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Neckbreaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the leg kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
MacNamara with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
MacNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckbreaker can do to turn this around?
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from MacNamara.
MacNamara with a hook.
MacNamara jabs at Neckbreaker's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara misses the body punch
and Neckbreaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neckbreaker blocks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab. MacNamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacNamara gets caught napping as Neckbreaker dives in and scores a takedown. MacNamara manages to retain guard.
MacNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.
MacNamara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neckbreaker's guard.
Neckbreaker is trying to get back to full guard.
MacNamara stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is looking for a sweep. MacNamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacNamara wants to take a breather but Neckbreaker is having none of it.
MacNamara stands up out of the half guard.
MacNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like MacNamara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neckbreaker doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacNamara misses with a head kick.
Neckbreaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Neckbreaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
MacNamara lands a jab.
Neckbreaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacNamara pinned against the cage. MacNamara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara misses with a shot to the body
and Neckbreaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
MacNamara swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Neckbreaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Neckbreaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
MacNamara cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Jab from MacNamara.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. MacNamara ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacNamara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara misses with a kick to the body.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacNamara scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neckbreaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacNamara misses with a body punch
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacNamara, as that shot connected.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neckbreaker's head backwards.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacNamara misses with a left hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacNamara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckbreaker wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacNamara scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Neckbreaker's belly button to the back.
MacNamara throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara lands a head shot.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacNamara. MacNamara obviously looking to wear him down.
MacNamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neckbreaker. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a series of wild punches.
MacNamara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacNamara misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacNamara swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but MacNamara slips the punch.
Neckbreaker tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacNamara looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
MacNamara with the inside leg kick.
MacNamara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neckbreaker has time to react.
MacNamara misses with a body kick.
Neckbreaker walks into a stiff left hand from MacNamara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacNamara jabs Neckbreaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker misses with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckbreaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacNamara enables Neckbreaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacNamara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Neckbreaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacNamara is keeping the position for now.
MacNamara controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker won't allow MacNamara to sweep him here.
Neckbreaker stops MacNamara from standing up.
Neckbreaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacNamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to MacNamara's brow.
Neckbreaker prevents MacNamara from getting back to his feet.
Neckbreaker trying to control but MacNamara is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but MacNamara is retaining full guard.
MacNamara has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
MacNamara pulls Neckbreaker in close to prevent any damage.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacNamara holds on and takes a little breather.
MacNamara continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara had his way with Slammy Neckbreaker in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Neckbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from MacNamara.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
Neckbreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
MacNamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Neckbreaker is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.
MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker lands with a right hand.
It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
Neckbreaker blocks a head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacNamara throws a sloppy head kick and Neckbreaker moves out of range easily.
MacNamara scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from MacNamara.
MacNamara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neckbreaker has time to react.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker with the counter takedown but MacNamara avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacNamara feints and then cracks Neckbreaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neckbreaker down.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
MacNamara lunges at Neckbreaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neckbreaker's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacNamara.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. MacNamara ducked under it nicely.
And MacNamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Neckbreaker blocks it.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
MacNamara thuds his shin into the meat of Neckbreaker's side.
Seamus MacNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with the body kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neckbreaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacNamara.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from MacNamara.
MacNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neckbreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from MacNamara. No joy for Neckbreaker on that attempt.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacNamara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara is the new bantamweight champion!
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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