PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes into the arena with Payback-Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Kearney McGarrity has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGarrity
vs
Anderson

197 cm
33
257 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

196 cm
27
262 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McGarrity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McGarrity enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGarrity manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
McGarrity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but McGarrity is keeping the position.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
McGarrity is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.

McGarrity is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarrity trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

Anderson working for a triangle but McGarrity defends it easily.
Anderson 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.

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

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGarrity defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGarrity working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as McGarrity tries to pass.
McGarrity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGarrity connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGarrity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGarrity defends well.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
Anderson 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but McGarrity defends easily.
Anderson wants to sweep here but McGarrity controlling him for the moment.
McGarrity working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
McGarrity throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarrity's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity trying to control the position here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGarrity had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
McGarrity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGarrity is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
McGarrity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGarrity throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGarrity pinned against the cage. McGarrity gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarrity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
McGarrity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGarrity regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throws a strike but McGarrity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but McGarrity pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarrity lands a couple of digs.
Anderson controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGarrity is aware though and is defending well.
McGarrity with a nice head shot there.
McGarrity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
We've been hearing good reports from McGarrity's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarrity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGarrity's guard.

McGarrity has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson postures up in McGarrity's guard and throws a big left but McGarrity blocks it.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
McGarrity has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. McGarrity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by McGarrity!
Anderson controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McGarrity is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
McGarrity working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGarrity!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGarrity throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anderson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGarrity.

McGarrity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity scores with a body shot.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by McGarrity.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGarrity.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that McGarrity sees coming a mile off.
McGarrity throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson takes a swing at McGarrity's ribcage but misses.
McGarrity throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
McGarrity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson goes for a double leg but McGarrity avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGarrity continues to drive forward.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGarrity working aggressively here.

McGarrity manages to break the clinch.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGarrity connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
McGarrity slips under a jab.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Kearney McGarrity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGarrity defends it nicely.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - McGarrity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarrity looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGarrity throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGarrity.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGarrity with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
McGarrity throws a right hand that misses

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGarrity won't be happy with that.
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!
McGarrity is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
McGarrity is punishing Anderson with some ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to break free.
McGarrity scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Anderson is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is covering up but some of the strikes from McGarrity are getting through and doing damage.
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGarrity's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
McGarrity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGarrity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dean Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGarrity's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dean Anderson!
Dean Anderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.