PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fury
vs
Mcgarry

175 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

180 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Mcgarry shoots in.

Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgarry to the mat! Mcgarry manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fury passes Mcgarry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgarry wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgarry is not content to let Fury control the position.
Mcgarry is looking to improve his position.

Mcgarry is defending against the submission attempts here by Fury.

Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgarry is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgarry gets back to full guard.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.

Fury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fury has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury lands a couple of elbows.
Fury pushing down on Mcgarry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury prevents Mcgarry from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgarry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Fury there.

Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.

Mcgarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgarry is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury prevents Mcgarry from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to control. Mcgarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mcgarry actively working from the bottom here.

Fury is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mcgarry to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is keeping the position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgarry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgarry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgarry!

Mcgarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mcgarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fury manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fury has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Fury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcgarry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fury on his heels. He'll look to pass Fury's guard now, I'm sure.

Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgarry won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fury is on top in guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Fury pushes his legs off easily.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is keeping the position.
Mcgarry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fury's guard.
Kane Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgarry defends well.

Fury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry advances position into side control!
Fury gets back to half guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.

Fury looking for submissions off his back.

Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury won't allow Mcgarry to pass to mount.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgarry to get the leverage.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.
Fury gets back to full guard.

Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury!

Fury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgarry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is keen to just control but Mcgarry is a slippery customer.

Fury is working for a kimura but Mcgarry is defending it quite comfortably.

Fury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcgarry wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.

Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fury 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury advances position into side control!

Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgarry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry is looking to regain half guard here but Fury keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kane Fury will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Mcgarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mcgarry or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury which made him look bad.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Mcgarry shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Kane Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Mcgarry.

Fury dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgarry's guard.
Fury pushes down on Mcgarry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgarry tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.

Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgarry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgarry moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Fury's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcgarry tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgarry struggling a bit here.

Fury has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mcgarry is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fury yanks on the arm and Mcgarry is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fury.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kane Fury!
Kane Fury retains his welterweight title!