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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
13 - 21 - 0 |
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188 cm
34
210 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara looks to land a left hand but Rodriquez moved out of range nicely.
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNamara shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodriquez's guard.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodriquez shoots in and gets a takedown into McNamara's guard.
McNamara controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodriquez!
McNamara controlling from the full mount.
McNamara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McNamara is trying to control here but Rodriquez has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodriquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean McNamara just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
Rodriquez leaves McNamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by McNamara.
It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
McNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriquez off the cage and back into range.
A combination from McNamara does no damage.
McNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara clinches with his opponent.
McNamara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
McNamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
McNamara pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNamara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in McNamara's guard.
Rodriquez postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McNamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McNamara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McNamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriquez prevents it.
McNamara manages to break the clinch.
McNamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Rodriquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McNamara sprawls well. McNamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriquez gets slowly back to his feet.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from McNamara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNamara is looking to score with low kicks.
McNamara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriquez counters with a two punch combo.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriquez won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
McNamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNamara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriquez has McNamara in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara passes into half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara controlling the action here.
McNamara is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McNamara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McNamara misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNamara's knee momentarily.
McNamara misses with a double jab.
McNamara gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleto Rodriquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
McNamara misses with a double jab
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. McNamara didn't expect that.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sean McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
McNamara is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McNamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriquez but great work by McNamara.
McNamara tries to move to mount but Rodriquez blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as McNamara controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to control for a moment but Rodriquez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez is concentrating on defense, preventing McNamara from advancing position.
Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodriquez dodges the punch combination from McNamara.
McNamara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriquez to the mat! Rodriquez manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
McNamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNamara wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
McNamara is staying tight to Rodriquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McNamara.
Rodriquez is not content to let McNamara control the position.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McNamara trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for McNamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Rodriquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sean McNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
McNamara misses with a kick to the body.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Rodriquez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriquez fails to land the takedown.
McNamara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriquez back to the cage. McNamara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNamara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!
After the big win, Sean McNamara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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