PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: 36 MaFia - Live By Yo Rep. Steven Stark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mcgarry
vs
Stark

150 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
27
135 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with the takedown

and Mcgarry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgarry.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Stark's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Mcgarry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark pulls Mcgarry in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcgarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.

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

That's two 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 won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark is trying to keep Mcgarry in close.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark working a defensive guard here.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mcgarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.

Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stark defends well.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark stays in close to Mcgarry's body and controls the position.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.

Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgarry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
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.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Mcgarry 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.

Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgarry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcgarry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Micky Mcgarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgarry avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Mcgarry forces the positional change into back control.

Mcgarry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Mcgarry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Mcgarry looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcgarry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mcgarry missing with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry doesn't have the hooks in and Stark manages to turn into his guard.

Mcgarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.

Mcgarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mcgarry working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark 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.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgarry is retaining full guard.
Mcgarry 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.

Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgarry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgarry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgarry is fighting to break Stark's control of his arms but Stark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Mcgarry defends it.
Mcgarry is looking to improve his position.
Mcgarry is working hard here to advance position.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Stark 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Mcgarry dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Mcgarry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgarry stuffs the takedown.

Mcgarry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Mcgarry has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgarry's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mcgarry working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgarry kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Stark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcgarry has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stark is looking to defend but Mcgarry has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stark! Mcgarry pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stark taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micky Mcgarry!
A less than humble Micky Mcgarry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.