PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Americans kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Madsen
vs
McNamara

183 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara slips a straight right by Madsen.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Madsen.

Madsen darts in and clinches McNamara up against the cage.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
Madsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNamara looks gassed!
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!
Madsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madsen.
Madsen lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Madsen as the two fighters clinch.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
Madsen lands a left hand.
Madsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Madsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McNamara has Madsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Madsen.
A hook to the body from Madsen.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madsen.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
McNamara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Madsen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Madsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Madsen lands an uppercut.
Madsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
McNamara fails to pull guard.
McNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
Madsen digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madsen lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madsen's elbow.
Madsen scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
McNamara should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madsen scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
Madsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Madsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Madsen.
Madsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Madsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNamara tries to break the clinch but Madsen is controlling the position.
Madsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Madsen.
Madsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNamara or not.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Madsen.
Madsen is leaning against McNamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madsen.
Madsen lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
Madsen lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen presses McNamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
Madsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
Still in the clinch, Madsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
Madsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
Madsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madsen blocking some punches.
Madsen lands a right hand.
McNamara is trying to drag Madsen to the mat but Madsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
McNamara jumps guard but Madsen stands there with McNamara around his waist. McNamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McNamara wants a takedown but no success here.
McNamara has Madsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
McNamara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Madsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Madsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Madsen.
Madsen lands a body punch.
Madsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
A short right from Madsen on the inside.
Madsen digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
McNamara takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
McNamara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madsen is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Madsen.
A short left from Madsen.
Madsen digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madsen.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Madsen.
A short body shot lands from Madsen as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Madsen.
A short left from Madsen.
Madsen lands a hook that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen pushes McNamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
McNamara fails to pull guard.
McNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Madsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Madsen on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Madsen.
Madsen lands a body shot.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madsen scores with a shoulder strike.
McNamara can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Madsen 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.

Madsen clinches.
McNamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Madsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McNamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
McNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Madsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
Madsen lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Madsen.
A shot in the inside from Madsen.
Good body shot from Madsen.
Madsen lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNamara can do to turn this around?
Madsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Madsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Madsen.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
McNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
Madsen presses McNamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Madsen manages to get underhooks.
John Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Madsen.
Madsen lands a body shot.
Madsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madsen scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
A short body shot lands from Madsen as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
Madsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNamara or not.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
A short body shot lands from Madsen as the two fighters clinch.
McNamara is trying to drag Madsen to the mat but Madsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John Madsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McNamara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Madsen lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Madsen.
Stalling in the clinch from Madsen.
Madsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Madsen.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen just leaning against McNamara, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen pushes McNamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
Madsen pushes McNamara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
McNamara tries to pull guard but Madsen won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Madsen.
Madsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Madsen.
Madsen lands a left hand.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.
Madsen digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Madsen.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Madsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madsen lands with a left to the head.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.
Madsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNamara has Madsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Madsen pushes McNamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNamara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madsen is keeping busy.
Madsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNamara wants a takedown.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen scores with a hook to the body.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McNamara tries to work over Madsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Madsen.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
A shot in the inside from Madsen.
Madsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen digs a right hand underneath McNamara's ribcage. McNamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Madsen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madsen.
McNamara is trying to break free.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Madsen.
Madsen is leaning against McNamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen is leaning against McNamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a body punch.
Madsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.
McNamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madsen.
McNamara tries to work over Madsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Madsen.
Madsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Madsen manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Madsen - that landed with a thud.
McNamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Madsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madsen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madsen.
Madsen cracks McNamara with a nice body shot.
Madsen lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madsen.
Madsen lands with a light punch inside.
Madsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Madsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Madsen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McNamara takes one on the button.
Madsen moves in looking to clinch but McNamara pushes him off.
McNamara moves away from the strike by Madsen.
John Madsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNamara misses with a takedown attempt - Madsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madsen as he avoids it easily.
Madsen throws out a powerful jab.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Madsen.
Madsen tries to bum rush McNamara with a series of wild strikes but McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madsen doesn't manage to clinch there - McNamara circles away.
Madsen throws a series of strikes that have McNamara backpedaling.
Madsen wants to clinch.
John Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madsen missing with a left hand there. McNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara moves out of range as Madsen strikes.
McNamara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madsen drops McNamara with a right and a left! Madsen comes rushing in but McNamara regains his composure and manages to keep Madsen in guard.

McNamara is rocked!

It looks like Sean McNamara has been cut.
Madsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNamara's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Madsen prevents McNamara from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madsen decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Madsen drives through and clinches with McNamara against the cage.
McNamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Madsen scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
Madsen cracks McNamara with a nice body shot.
McNamara wants a takedown but no success here.
John Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
McNamara fails to pull guard.
Madsen lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
McNamara jumps guard but Madsen stands there with McNamara around his waist. McNamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
Madsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNamara.
McNamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Madsen.
Nice body punch from Madsen.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Madsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madsen presses McNamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madsen lands a shoulder strike.
Madsen lands with a left to the head.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madsen lands with a right to the head.
Madsen lands with a right to the head.
Madsen presses McNamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madsen prevents a body shot from McNamara.
Madsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen lands with a right to the head.
Madsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Madsen.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
Madsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
McNamara tries to pull guard but Madsen won't allow it.
Madsen digs a right hand into McNamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNamara's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Madsen.
Madsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madsen lands with a right to the head.
McNamara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Madsen.
Madsen works on McNamara's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Madsen.
Madsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
McNamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McNamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madsen scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madsen.
A right hand to the body from Madsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Madsen.
Madsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Madsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Madsen.
Madsen lands an uppercut.
McNamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Madsen.
Madsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Madsen.
McNamara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madsen gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madsen is working McNamara over against the cage.
McNamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Madsen misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madsen is fending him off so far but McNamara persists. Nope, Madsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sean McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Madsen clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Madsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madsen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Madsen!