PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Professor Subzero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McGarrity
vs
Subzero

197 cm
37
257 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

215 cm
30
267 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

LOPS 160q $149

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Subzero!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
McGarrity has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses
and Subzero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGarrity really felt that one!
Subzero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Subzero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Subzero cracks a nice hook into McGarrity's ribs.
Subzero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGarrity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Subzero closes the distance and clinches.
McGarrity misses with a punch on the inside.
McGarrity throws a head punch that misses.
Subzero throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGarrity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
A good leg kick by Subzero.
Subzero throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Subzero wants to counter the offense by McGarrity and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity lands a leg kick that knocks Subzero off balance momentarily.
McGarrity tries a low kick but Subzero avoids it.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subzero manages to avoid it.
McGarrity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Subzero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGarrity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Subzero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Subzero misses with a head kick.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Subzero moves out of range easily.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity swings for the body but Subzero moves out of range.
McGarrity throws the left hand but Subzero avoids the punch easily.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subzero manages to avoid it.
McGarrity connects with a looping right hand.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Subzero.
McGarrity fires out a quick counter leg kick but Subzero just manages to avoid it.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
McGarrity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Subzero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
Subzero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGarrity.
Subzero tries a head kick but it misses.
Subzero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Subzero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGarrity. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Subzero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGarrity looks to land a combination. Subzero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGarrity lands a body shot.
Subzero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGarrity.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subzero moves away.
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Subzero's head but Subzero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Subzero tries to counter with a clinch but McGarrity shakes him off and moves away.
McGarrity throws a shot from downtown. Subzero moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subzero misses with a head kick.
McGarrity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Subzero.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
Subzero is looking to score with low kicks.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

McGarrity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
Subzero is looking to clinch.
Subzero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Subzero lands a head kick!
Subzero slips a jab from McGarrity.
Subzero throws a fast counter high kick but McGarrity manages to duck under it in time.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Subzero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGarrity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subzero moves away.
Subzero throws a fast counter high kick but McGarrity manages to duck under it in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
McGarrity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity throws a hook but Subzero avoids it easily.
McGarrity tries to land a leg kick but Subzero saw it coming and moves away.
Subzero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGarrity's calf.
McGarrity loads up on a big right hand but Subzero slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Subzero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity throws a front kick aimed at Subzero's knee but Subzero avoids it well.
McGarrity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Subzero counters with an inside leg kick.
Subzero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Subzero scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subzero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Subzero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Subzero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Subzero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Subzero.
McGarrity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subzero can do to turn this around?
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses

and Subzero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Subzero.
Subzero throws an elbow that misses.
Subzero pushes off an throws an elbow but McGarrity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Subzero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGarrity is defending well for now.
McGarrity lands a nice uppercut.
Subzero lands an elbow inside that McGarrity shrugs off.
Subzero blocks an uppercut.
Subzero throws an elbow but it misses.
Subzero blocks a body shot from McGarrity.
Subzero lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kearney McGarrity has been cut.
Subzero lands an elbow just above McGarrity 's eye.
Subzero lands an elbow inside.
Subzero blocking some punches.
Subzero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subzero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGarrity tries to circle away but Subzero has him pinned against the cage.
Subzero lands an elbow inside.
McGarrity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Subzero's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity is looking to break free of the clinch but Subzero has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Subzero.
McGarrity tries to break the clinch but Subzero is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGarrity throws a head punch that misses.
Subzero lands an elbow that stopped McGarrity in his tracks for a moment.

Kearney McGarrity's cut is getting worse.
McGarrity tries to break the clinch but Subzero is controlling the position.
Professor Subzero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Subzero lands an elbow that stopped McGarrity in his tracks for a moment.
Subzero throws an elbow that misses.

McGarrity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as McGarrity blocks the leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a body punch

and Subzero moves into the clinch.
McGarrity takes an elbow to the forehead.

McGarrity is rocked!
Subzero lands an elbow inside.
Oh McGarrity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Subzero pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns McGarrity! Subzero unloads with more strikes and McGarrity sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Subzero!
During a confident post fight interview, Professor Subzero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.