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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus MacNamara (ranked 386 p4p, 15 weight class) and Yash Pavle (ranked 1350 p4p, 55 weight class). MacNamara comes to the ring accompanied by The Ramones - I Wanna Live. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 cm
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111 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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159 cm
27
130 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yash Pavle! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacNamara connects with a leg kick. Pavle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. MacNamara scores with a body shot.
Pavle closes the distance and clinches up with MacNamara, looking for a takedown. Pavle pushes MacNamara against the ropes but MacNamara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Pavle dives in for a single leg takedown but MacNamara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. MacNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. MacNamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavle. Seamus MacNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yash Pavle. Pavle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacNamara tries to avoid it but Pavle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacNamara to the ground. MacNamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pavle shoots in but MacNamara avoids the takedown attempt easily. MacNamara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pavle takes a step back to recover. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNamara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. MacNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet MacNamara, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pavle tries to free his leg and advance position but MacNamara is retaining full guard. Pavle keeps trying to improve his position. MacNamara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavle is controlling him. MacNamara pulls Pavle in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacNamara is on top in guard.
MacNamara works over Pavle with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacNamara stands and steps away. Pavle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. MacNamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pavle tries for a takedown but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick. MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pavle doesn't seem bothered though. Pavle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Decent striking displayed by MacNamara there. Pavle with a poor takedown and MacNamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pavle fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacNamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. MacNamara works Pavle's body with a nice hook. MacNamara connects with a right hand. Pavle shakes it off. MacNamara throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacNamara lands a jab-cross combination. We've been told by MacNamara's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. MacNamara cracks Pavle with a right hand to the side of the head. MacNamara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavle in his tracks. Pavle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacNamara did well to prevent Pavle getting side control. MacNamara gets back to full guard.
Pavle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. MacNamara pulls Pavle in close to prevent any damage. Pavle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacNamara is keeping the position for now. MacNamara wants to sweep here but Pavle controlling him for the moment. MacNamara is working hard here to advance position. Pavle drops back looking for a leg! MacNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacNamara manages to kick Pavle off! Pavle jumps back into MacNamara's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. MacNamara pulls Pavle in to control the position. MacNamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Pavle defends it. MacNamara slows the pace down in half guard. MacNamara moves nicely into side control. The referee asks MacNamara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacNamara prefers to stall for the moment though. Pavle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. MacNamara lands strikes from half guard. MacNamara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. MacNamara stands up and beckons Pavle to join him on the feet. Pavle tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. MacNamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick. MacNamara thuds a left hand into Pavle's body. Pavle misses with a takedown and MacNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavle thinking. Pavle misses with a takedown attempt and MacNamara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pavle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Pavle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pavle shoots in and drives through. MacNamara sprawls well. MacNamara lands a glancing blow to the side of Pavle's head. 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! Pavle has his takedown stuffed and MacNamara counters with a stiff right hand. MacNamara stuns Pavle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. MacNamara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Pavle on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pavle tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacNamara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavle somewhat. Pavle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. MacNamara cracks Pavle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. MacNamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pavle fails with a takedown attempt. MacNamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. MacNamara scores with a shot to the body.
Pavle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. MacNamara works Pavle's body with a nice hook. Pavle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. MacNamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Pavle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacNamara finds it's way round the side to connect with Pavle's head. Pavle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. MacNamara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavle's hands. 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! No luck for Pavle with that takedown attempt. MacNamara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacNamara wants it to stay on the feet. Pavle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacNamara lands a head kick. Pavle smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pavle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pavle looks winded! MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Pavle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pavle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara. Pavle tries for a takedown but MacNamara circles away easily enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot. MacNamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Pavle in the body. Pavle goes for a double leg but MacNamara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as MacNamara continues to drive forward. Pavle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pavle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pavle shoots and misses and MacNamara counters with a right hand to the body. MacNamara's corner calls for a 1-2. MacNamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. MacNamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavle's head. Pavle walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacNamara. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. MacNamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavle at a distance.
MacNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Pavle's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pavle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pavle has his takedown stuffed and MacNamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. MacNamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. MacNamara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pavle eats them both and turns towards MacNamara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. MacNamara throws a front kick that sends Pavle stumbling back into the ropes. Pavle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. MacNamara connects with a body shot. MacNamara lands a leg kick that knocks Pavle off balance momentarily. Yash Pavle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A decent looking body kick lands there for MacNamara. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pavle doesn't succeed with the takedown and MacNamara counters with a head kick. That will keep Pavle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! MacNamara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pavle tries for a takedown but MacNamara circles away easily and MacNamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Seamus MacNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yash Pavle. Pavle is breathing heavily. MacNamara cracks the inside of Pavle's front leg. A decent looking cross lands there for MacNamara. MacNamara cracks Pavle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Pavle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pavle is rocked! Pavle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circle momentarily. MacNamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pavle is still on wobbly legs! Can MacNamara finish him? MacNamara cracks Pavle with a hook to the temple - Pavle is on wobbly legs here! MacNamara swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pavle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! MacNamara wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seamus MacNamara! Seamus MacNamara retains his bantamweight title! A very excited looking Seamus MacNamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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