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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Witcher (ranked 1521 p4p, 191 weight class) and Padraig McNamara (ranked 2428 p4p, 284 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McNamara's choice of entrance music: Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba. On his way into the cage it seems that Sam Witcher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sam Witcher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Witcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Padraig McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNamara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Witcher's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McNamara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Witcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
McNamara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witcher trying to control but McNamara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara wants to work for an arm triangle but Witcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNamara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witcher sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is looking for a kimura but Witcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McNamara to get the leverage.
Witcher won't allow McNamara to pass to mount.
McNamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Witcher is just riding it out for now. McNamara eventually gives up the hold.
McNamara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Witcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McNamara.
McNamara wants to work for an arm triangle but Witcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Witcher won't allow McNamara to pass to mount.
Witcher is in trouble now - McNamara has advanced to mount!
McNamara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McNamara has hold of Witcher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Witcher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McNamara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McNamara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Witcher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McNamara wants to finish this one by submission but Witcher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McNamara.
McNamara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Witcher has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Witcher!
Witcher trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNamara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McNamara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Witcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNamara working for a triangle but Witcher defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Witcher.
McNamara looks to land a left hand but Witcher moved out of range nicely.
Witcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Witcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
Witcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McNamara manages to circle out of the way.
McNamara swings widly with a right hand
and Witcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Witcher throws a shot from downtown. McNamara moves away and avoids it.
Padraig McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNamara misses with a hook. Witcher ducked under it nicely.
Witcher tries to counter by clinching up but McNamara breaks away and moves out of range.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McNamara tries to get set, Witcher tries to push him back and clinch up but McNamara manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara tries a low kick but Witcher avoids it.
Witcher ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
Witcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNamara.
Witcher defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
Witcher is looking to counter the offense by McNamara and move into the clinch.
McNamara thuds a left hand into Witcher's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Witcher blocks the leg kick.
Witcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McNamara.
Sam Witcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNamara throws an overhand right that lands on Witcher's shoulder, as Witcher tries to avoid the shot.
McNamara throws a jab when Witcher was well out of range.
McNamara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Witcher throws a lazy right hand but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNamara lands with an overhand left.
Witcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Padraig McNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara gets tackled into the cage by Witcher. Witcher maintains the clinch.
McNamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Witcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Witcher lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara lands with a light punch inside.
Witcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNamara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Witcher regains guard immediately.
McNamara pushing down on Witcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNamara is working for a kimura but Witcher is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara moves into full mount! Witcher won't be happy about that!
Witcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara fails to take his opponent's back.
McNamara has hold of Witcher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Witcher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McNamara working for a guillotine from mount but Witcher is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Witcher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McNamara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Witcher is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Witcher and McNamara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Padraig McNamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Witcher has escaped the position, nice work there.
McNamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is trying to get an arm triangle but Witcher is defending well.
McNamara tries for a kimura but Witcher is defending well.
McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McNamara in side control, throwing shots but Witcher defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Witcher staying out of range there.
Witcher is looking to counter the offense by McNamara and move into the clinch.
Witcher avoids a kick to the body.
Witcher slips under a jab.
Witcher defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from McNamara misses its intended target.
McNamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witcher forces McNamara back against the cage and clinches.
McNamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Witcher.
Witcher works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
McNamara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Witchers head.
McNamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara is trying to stall.
McNamara lands a takedown into guard.
McNamara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Witcher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Witcher has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is looking for a triangle but Witcher pushes his legs off easily.
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNamara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Witcher controls the pace.
McNamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Witcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNamara on the ground.
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Witcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Witcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara has his foot on Witcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Witcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Witcher advances position into side control!
McNamara is looking to reverse the position.
Sam Witcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara regains half guard.
McNamara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Witcher pulls his head out easily.
Witcher wants to pass to mount but McNamara is defending the position.
McNamara looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNamara is looking for a triangle but Witcher pushes his legs off easily.
McNamara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witcher defends it easily.
McNamara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witcher tries to stand but McNamara is controlling from the bottom.
Witcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNamara looking for a guillotine here but Witcher defends easily.
McNamara working for submissions but it's allowed Witcher to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Padraig McNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McNamara 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Padraig McNamara!
Post fight, Padraig McNamara took to the microphone: 'Ready? Pour into your hand, apply evenly over your hair, massage gently, and then rinse thoroughly.'.
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RATING
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