PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McGarrity
vs
Jacobs

197 cm
34
257 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

190 cm
35
259 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 13 - 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 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGarrity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs wants to slow McGarrity down by chopping away at his legs.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarrity as he jumps to the side.
McGarrity lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGarrity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGarrity wants it to stay on the feet.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGarrity scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from McGarrity finds it's target.
McGarrity lands with a right hand.
McGarrity throws a big shot that misses.
McGarrity scores with a nice right hand.

Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarrity finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobs throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
McGarrity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarrity.
McGarrity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) in the buildup to the fight.

McGarrity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
McGarrity is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGarrity 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.
McGarrity with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McGarrity keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGarrity's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGarrity postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarrity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarrity is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGarrity passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGarrity scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jacobs to see if he's OK.
Jacobs tries to buck McGarrity off but McGarrity is having none of it.
Jacobs dodges the ground and pound from McGarrity.
An elbow from McGarrity crashes against the mat.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Jacobs is trying to control McGarrity's posture but McGarrity avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
McGarrity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
McGarrity is really struggling to control Jacobs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jacobs wants to control but McGarrity postures up.
McGarrity grinds an elbow into Jacobs's temple.
Jacobs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGarrity.
McGarrity is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGarrity works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to buck McGarrity off but McGarrity is having none of it.

McGarrity working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGarrity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
McGarrity working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from McGarrity seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard.
McGarrity lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity trying to control the position but Jacobs is working away.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGarrity connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobs.
McGarrity feints a jab promting Jacobs to slip. McGarrity then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jacobs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jacobs jabs McGarrity right on the nose. McGarrity blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at McGarrity's knee but McGarrity avoids it well.
McGarrity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacobs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGarrity throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Jacobs's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGarrity under the eye.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarrity. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Jacobs tenderised McGarrity's leg. McGarrity is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
McGarrity misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGarrity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGarrity back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGarrity doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGarrity.
McGarrity misses with a looping left.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
McGarrity dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGarrity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 misses with some punches.
Jacobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGarrity or not.
McGarrity is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McGarrity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGarrity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
McGarrity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarrity scores with a nice strike.
McGarrity blocks a jab.
McGarrity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs misses with a hook. McGarrity ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGarrity scores with a nice head shot.
McGarrity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGarrity's calf.
McGarrity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGarrity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGarrity somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kearney McGarrity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGarrity to score with a decent uppercut.
McGarrity thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Jacobs moves out of range easily.
McGarrity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from McGarrity.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but McGarrity sprawls well.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of McGarrity's head but McGarrity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs defending well as McGarrity loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
McGarrity with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but McGarrity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs scores with a one two! McGarrity had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
McGarrity takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as McGarrity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGarrity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGarrity throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGarrity.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
Jacobs wants to slow McGarrity down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and McGarrity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarrity was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kearney McGarrity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McGarrity fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but McGarrity persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs trying to hold on to McGarrity's head to control him but McGarrity postures up.
McGarrity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
McGarrity wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
McGarrity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
McGarrity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGarrity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

McGarrity wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobs gets full guard.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarrity scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGarrity connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs pushes McGarrity away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGarrity gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGarrity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McGarrity is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
McGarrity postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jacobs looks a forlorn figure.
McGarrity postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Jacobs is out cold - huge knockout for McGarrity!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kearney McGarrity!
A victorious Kearney McGarrity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.