PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Super Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
Mcgarry

173 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry misses with a takedown
and Beast counters with a right hand to the body.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast throws a poor cross that misses

and Mcgarry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beast!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beast gets back to half guard.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beast is controlling Mcgarry's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgarry advancing to mount.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.

Mcgarry is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgarry on the ground.

Mcgarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgarry.
Beast is pressing down on Mcgarry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast has his hands on Mcgarry's head, controlling the position.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast seems keen to control Mcgarry's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beast manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Beast's guard.
Beast 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beast manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Beast's guard.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beast manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Beast's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast is pulling down on Mcgarry's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Mcgarry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Beast misses with a hook

and Mcgarry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mcgarry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mcgarry seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Beast controlling the position well.

Mcgarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beast defends it well.
Beast wants to improve his position but Mcgarry is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.

Mcgarry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgarry won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Mcgarry being controlled here momentarily.
Mcgarry forces his way into half guard.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgarry passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beast defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mcgarry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mcgarry moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beast has worked his arm free - good work by Beast!
Mcgarry working away.

Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgarry is breathing heavily.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
Mcgarry in the domination position with Beast hanging on.

Mcgarry is trying to get an arm triangle but Beast is defending well.
Blake Mcgarry has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Beast going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Beast is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgarry keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mcgarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Mcgarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Beast misses with a left hand

and Mcgarry counters with a takedown into side control.

Mcgarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mcgarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beast knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgarry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beast holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Mcgarry seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.

Mcgarry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beast desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Mcgarry is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is pressing down on Mcgarry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast has Mcgarry pulled in close to control his posture.
Beast 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beast lands a nice short elbow.
Mcgarry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcgarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgarry has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.

Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mcgarry is tightening it up a little... Beast has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beast reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beast taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mcgarry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Mcgarry!