PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by CUZ I GOT HIGH. Ben's smoking a joint right now? What a guy.. McGarrity has chosen Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stone
vs
McGarrity

185 cm
32
179 lbs
34 - 11 - 0

174 cm
34
170 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cian McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stone misses.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGarrity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGarrity throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

McGarrity gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity controlling the position.

McGarrity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stone passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGarrity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone works his way into side control.
Stone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on McGarrity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity dodges the ground and pound from Stone.
McGarrity has one of Stone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Stone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGarrity is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on McGarrity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Stone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGarrity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone lands an elbow.
McGarrity is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
McGarrity is not content to let Stone control the position.
McGarrity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone trying to control the position.
McGarrity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.

McGarrity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
McGarrity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stone controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarrity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone gets back to half guard.
McGarrity works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGarrity landing shots from mount.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
McGarrity in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGarrity working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGarrity cracks Stone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGarrity lands a heavy elbow.

Stone is rocked!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity controlling from the full mount.
Stone gets back to half guard.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes.
Stone is looking to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
McGarrity is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stone reverses the position - he's now on top in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
McGarrity is pulling down on Stone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stone, at least for the moment.
Stone postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cian McGarrity wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGarrity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
McGarrity is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
McGarrity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGarrity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick

and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cian McGarrity 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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone looks for the body kick but McGarrity saw that one coming.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGarrity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
McGarrity thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGarrity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stone connects with a looping right hand.
McGarrity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGarrity throws a big shot that misses.
McGarrity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Stone.
McGarrity throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGarrity.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
Stone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGarrity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Cian McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarrity.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. McGarrity catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGarrity cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity works Stone's body with a nice hook.
McGarrity punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
McGarrity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarrity tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
McGarrity throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
McGarrity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGarrity avoids the head kick by Stone.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
McGarrity lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone keeps McGarrity at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a combination

and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. McGarrity fights it but they end up in guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.

Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
McGarrity 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 six minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the position.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Stone.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with a looping right.
McGarrity scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stone if he has to take too many more of those.
McGarrity throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a right and a left that McGarrity avoids nicely.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGarrity throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. McGarrity didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone is looking to advance position but McGarrity has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity raining down shots from the mount!
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone tries to hold on but McGarrity pushes him away.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
McGarrity lands a heavy elbow.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone is in a horrible position here. McGarrity smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes here.
Oh Stone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone tries to reverse the position but McGarrity maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Stone is staying active underneath McGarrity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
McGarrity seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cian McGarrity 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!

McGarrity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stone connects with a single shot there.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone cracks McGarrity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGarrity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Stone misses.
A big left from Stone misses.
McGarrity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGarrity blocks a jab.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Stone lands.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarrity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for McGarrity's leg but McGarrity calmly moves out of range.
Stone with a hook.
McGarrity blocks a leg kick.
McGarrity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and McGarrity settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
A swing and a miss from McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to throw a body kick

and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ben Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarrity is adopting a defensive guard.
McGarrity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGarrity lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes here.
McGarrity misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGarrity landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGarrity tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't escape the position.
McGarrity controlling from the full mount.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding McGarrity's attempts to control the action.
McGarrity connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGarrity throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone is not content to let McGarrity control the position.
Stone wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone is looking for a sweep. McGarrity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGarrity is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone scores with a sloppy right hand. McGarrity should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Stone thumps McGarrity with a low kick.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGarrity circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at McGarrity's knee but McGarrity avoids it well.
McGarrity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
McGarrity swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
McGarrity lands a slapping body shot.
Stone scores with the left hand. McGarrity knows he should have avoided that one.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
McGarrity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
McGarrity lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGarrity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
Stone throws the left hand but McGarrity avoids the punch easily.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Stone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGarrity is trying to defend but Stone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGarrity is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
McGarrity is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGarrity avoid being mounted?
McGarrity wants to sweep but Stone has passed to side control!
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
McGarrity gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Stone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but McGarrity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
McGarrity is trying to control but can't.
McGarrity is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
McGarrity wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.

Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGarrity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cian McGarrity just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarrity as he jumps to the side.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from McGarrity.
McGarrity thumps Stone with a low kick.

Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGarrity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone tries to advance to mount but McGarrity denies him.
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Stone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the action but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGarrity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGarrity trying to control here.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but McGarrity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGarrity is doing well to control the position and prevent Stone from advancing to side control.
Stone is pressing down on McGarrity's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGarrity is holding on for now.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but McGarrity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
McGarrity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarrity.

McGarrity gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone wants to pass the guard but McGarrity is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone won't allow McGarrity to sweep him here.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGarrity wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but McGarrity is keeping the position.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
Stone trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
Stone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGarrity thows a leg kick but Stone checks it

and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGarrity!
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
Stone scores with punches from side control.
Stone controls the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone trying to control the action but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGarrity is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
McGarrity looks to move to half guard but instead Stone has passed into mount! Damn!
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying desperately to improve position.
McGarrity wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone lands a heavy elbow.
Stone landing strikes from the mount and McGarrity is in trouble!

Stone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGarrity has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGarrity!
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarrity wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

Stone is looking for a triangle but McGarrity pushes his legs off easily.
McGarrity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stone looking for a guillotine here but McGarrity defends easily.
Stone wants to sweep here but McGarrity controlling him for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone had his way with Cian McGarrity in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stone misses the jab.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGarrity pinned against the cage. McGarrity gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGarrity looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stone tries to score with a low kick but McGarrity moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
McGarrity sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGarrity connects with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone lands a jab to McGarrity's midsection.
McGarrity takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGarrity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGarrity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone jabs at McGarrity's body.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cian McGarrity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGarrity throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone misses with a body kick.
McGarrity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McGarrity as Stone shoots in.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone throws a body punch but McGarrity moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone missing with a left hand there. McGarrity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with the combination.
McGarrity throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.

Stone dives in and scores a takedown into McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

McGarrity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone is fighting to break McGarrity's control of his arms but McGarrity is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cian McGarrity was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGarrity scores with a punch to the head.
McGarrity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
McGarrity cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
McGarrity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGarrity looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGarrity. McGarrity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
McGarrity blocks a leg kick.
McGarrity slips a jab from Stone.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone tries a low kick but McGarrity avoids it.
A big right from Stone misses.
McGarrity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks McGarrity off balance momentarily.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
McGarrity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGarrity regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGarrity trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but McGarrity has wrist control.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
McGarrity scores with a spinning back kick!
Stone misses with a hook.
McGarrity takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone throws a front kick that sends McGarrity stumbling back into the cage.
Stone misses with a combination
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity slips a jab from Stone.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but McGarrity slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGarrity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGarrity lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cian McGarrity.
I think McGarrity 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cian McGarrity!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Cian McGarrity!

Cian McGarrity wins by majority decision!
Cian McGarrity is the new welterweight champion!
Cian McGarrity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ben Stone stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out swingin away, cuz I got hiiigh. I was gonna counter and take you down, but I was hiiigh. If I just got knocked the fuck out - and I know whyy - why man? why? - cuz I got high, cuz I got high, cuz I got hiiigh. Ladidadadada. Skippity bee bop dooooo wahhhhhhh.'.