PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Payback-Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGarrity
vs
Murometz

197 cm
39
257 lbs
27 - 21 - 0

195 cm
36
270 lbs
27 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 27 - 21 - 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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murometz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murometz.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity scores with a hook to the body. Murometz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity throws a solid leg kick but Murometz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGarrity.

Murometz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGarrity pulls Murometz in close to prevent any damage.
Murometz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murometz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
Murometz preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarrity trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGarrity wants to sweep here but Murometz controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGarrity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity punishes Murometz's body with a nice straight punch.
McGarrity tried to score with a low kick but Murometz checks it.

Murometz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGarrity to the ground. Murometz is now in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
McGarrity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGarrity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murometz defends well.
McGarrity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGarrity is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz throws an elbow that misses. McGarrity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murometz's guard. Nice move by McGarrity!

Murometz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGarrity off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murometz dives in for a single leg takedown but McGarrity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGarrity jabs Murometz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGarrity misses with a straight right.
Murometz checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity punishes Murometz's body with a nice straight punch.
Murometz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGarrity circles away.
McGarrity jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGarrity scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity cracks Murometz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murometz.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
Good standup being displayed there by McGarrity as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGarrity.

It looks like Ilya Murometz has been cut.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murometz. Murometz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGarrity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGarrity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murometz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murometz needs to keep his hands up - McGarrity had a free shot at his head there.
McGarrity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murometz is out of range and McGarrity settles back down.
McGarrity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murometz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Murometz tries to clinch but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz shoots in looking for a takedown. McGarrity tries to sprawl out of it but Murometz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGarrity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murometz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGarrity as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGarrity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
A punch combination from McGarrity misses.
Murometz wants to counter the offense by McGarrity and move into the clinch position.
McGarrity throws a series of punches but Murometz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity misses with a body punch

and Murometz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murometz.
McGarrity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGarrity presses Murometz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murometz.

McGarrity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murometz.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Murometz moves out of range.
Murometz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGarrity with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Murometz's head but Murometz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murometz is looking for the big counter here.
McGarrity thuds a left hand into Murometz's body.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGarrity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murometz slips under a jab from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Murometz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarrity 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.
A low kick from McGarrity is predictable there
and Murometz counters with a straight right hand.
Murometz throws a right and a left that McGarrity avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Murometz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGarrity to the ground. Murometz is now in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McGarrity is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murometz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Murometz from standing up.
Murometz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murometz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
McGarrity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
Murometz trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Murometz blocks the low kick.
Murometz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murometz shoots in for a double leg but McGarrity sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like McGarrity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murometz.
McGarrity throws a good cross that connects.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Murometz jumps back.
McGarrity throws an overhand right that lands on Murometz's shoulder, as Murometz tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Murometz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murometz looking to score a takedown here. McGarrity is defending well but Murometz drives through and ends up in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.
Ilya Murometz has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
McGarrity controls Murometz momentarily but Murometz frees himself.

McGarrity has his foot on Murometz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murometz works his way back into a safe position though.

McGarrity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murometz passes into side control.
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 Ilya Murometz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McGarrity connects with a crisp jab.
Murometz staying out of range there.
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murometz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murometz.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Murometz moves out of range.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarrity misses with a hook. Murometz ducked under it nicely.
McGarrity swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murometz counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity misses with a wild combination.
McGarrity slaps away a takedown attempt from Murometz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murometz dives in and grabs McGarrity's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes down on Murometz's head and hops out.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarrity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murometz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGarrity throws a body kick that misses
and Murometz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGarrity throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McGarrity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from McGarrity finds it's target.
McGarrity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like McGarrity has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGarrity, right into the meat.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz moves out of range as McGarrity strikes.
Murometz slips under a jab.
A head kick from McGarrity lands but Murometz takes it in his stride.
McGarrity throws a push kick but Murometz slaps the foot to one side.

Murometz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murometz trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murometz manages to get himself to full guard.

McGarrity throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarrity postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarrity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity working some strikes from top position.
McGarrity postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarrity prevents Murometz from getting back to his feet.
Murometz looking to control.
Murometz is looking to sweep but instead, McGarrity has passed into half guard.
McGarrity throwing shots but Murometz is blocking nicely.
Kearney McGarrity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarrity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murometz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGarrity tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murometz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murometz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity misses with a looping right.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Murometz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGarrity fakes the leg kick and cracks Murometz in the body.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Murometz's leg. Murometz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murometz checks it well.

Murometz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murometz is staying tight to McGarrity's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGarrity, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
An out of breath Kearney McGarrity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.