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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity has chosen Payback-Slayer as his entrance music. Kearney McGarrity has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangizwe on the side of the head.
McGarrity throws a lazy head kick
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bangizwe throws a low kick, looking for McGarrity's leg but McGarrity calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
McGarrity moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
McGarrity digs a good body shot into Bangizwe's ribs.
A slow jab from McGarrity misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bangizwe finds it's target.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
A jab from McGarrity misses.
McGarrity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangizwe checks a leg kick.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Bangizwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bangizwe cracks McGarrity with a right hand to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
Bangizwe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangizwe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGarrity thumps Bangizwe with a low kick.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bangizwe misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangizwe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangizwe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
McGarrity shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bangizwe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGarrity sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangizwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarrity engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kearney McGarrity was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bangizwe throws an off balance right hand
and McGarrity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from McGarrity.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
Bangizwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarrity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGarrity, as that shot connected.
McGarrity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bangizwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangizwe moves away.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
McGarrity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body
and McGarrity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangizwe wants to land a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
A big right from McGarrity misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangizwe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarrity scrambles back to his feet.
Bangizwe moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bangizwe blocks a leg kick.
Bangizwe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range and Bangizwe settles back down.
McGarrity cracks Bangizwe with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Bangizwe coming out on top.
Bangizwe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangizwe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarrity can pounce on him.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangizwe misses with a leg kick
and McGarrity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bangizwe slips under a jab from McGarrity.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bangizwe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangizwe.
McGarrity avoids a kick to the body.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.
Bangizwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity slips a straight right by Bangizwe.
An inside leg kick from Bangizwe misses.
A leg kick checked by McGarrity.
Bangizwe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGarrity, right into the meat.
Bangizwe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range and Bangizwe settles back down.
Bangizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to clinch
and Bangizwe counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangizwe counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Bangizwe's leg. Bangizwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangizwe throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGarrity.
Bangizwe dodges the punch combination from McGarrity.
Bangizwe scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangizwe.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarrity jabs Bangizwe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangizwe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGarrity is able to avoid easily.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangizwe moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity tries a low kick but Bangizwe avoids it.
Bangizwe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as McGarrity lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bangizwe doesn't seem phased though.
Bangizwe 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 lands a nice looking body shot.
McGarrity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangizwe throws the left hand but McGarrity avoids the punch easily.
Bangizwe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangizwe cracks McGarrity with a good jab.
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangizwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McGarrity does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity motions for Bangizwe to come forward. McGarrity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGarrity tried to score with a low kick but Bangizwe checks it.
Bangizwe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGarrity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangizwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGarrity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangizwe. Bangizwe obviously looking to wear him down.
McGarrity is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
McGarrity lands a jab to Bangizwe's midsection.
Bangizwe checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGarrity throws a series of punches but Bangizwe avoids them all with ease.
McGarrity blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGarrity. That's going to slow Bangizwe down.
McGarrity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangizwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangizwe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
Bangizwe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangizwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the leg kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGarrity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe is looking to chop away at McGarrity's legs.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGarrity avoids the head kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is looking to slow McGarrity down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangizwe is looking to score with low kicks.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick as McGarrity jumps back.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe connects with a solid leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a right hand
and Bangizwe counters with a head kick.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangizwe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGarrity counters with a body kick that stops Bangizwe in his tracks momentarily.
Bangizwe fakes the leg kick and cracks McGarrity in the body.
McGarrity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bangizwe tries to work over McGarrity's front leg with a kick but McGarrity checks it.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe wants to land a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGarrity connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangizwe misses with a looping right.
Bangizwe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
Bangizwe looks to throw a body kick
and McGarrity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGarrity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangizwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangizwe misses with a takedown
and McGarrity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangizwe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangizwe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarrity.
McGarrity blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
Bangizwe shoots in but McGarrity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGarrity steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bangizwe. That one must have hurt.
Bangizwe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe misses with a head kick.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bangizwe throws a low kick, looking for McGarrity's leg but McGarrity calmly moves out of range.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McGarrity.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGarrity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bangizwe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Bangizwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a body kick that misses.
Bangizwe tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity misses with a double jab
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGarrity's knee momentarily.
Bangizwe throws a nice head kick!
McGarrity scores with a jab. Bangizwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bangizwe at a distance.
Bangizwe checks a low kick from McGarrity.
A punch lands to the side of Bangizwe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarrity takes a swing at Bangizwe's ribcage but misses.
Bangizwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangizwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGarrity can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on McGarrity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGarrity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGarrity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangizwe prevents a body shot from McGarrity.
Bangizwe taking a breather.
McGarrity is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bangizwe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGarrity has Bangizwe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bangizwe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe is looking to control McGarrity's arms but McGarrity gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bangizwe has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from McGarrity.
McGarrity stalling against the cage.
Bangizwe stalling in the clinch.
McGarrity stalling against the cage.
McGarrity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangizwe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mandla Bangizwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kearney McGarrity.
McGarrity will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangizwe up against the cage.
Bangizwe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGarrity's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity tries to work over Bangizwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGarrity being controlled against the cage.
Bangizwe looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mandla Bangizwe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGarrity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bangizwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bangizwe throws a body punch but McGarrity moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McGarrity blocks the low kick.
Bangizwe tries to land a leg kick but McGarrity saw it coming and moves away.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGarrity shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bangizwe is trying to defend but McGarrity finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangizwe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe is staying active underneath McGarrity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bangizwe wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangizwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGarrity pulls his head out easily.
McGarrity is taking a breather. Bangizwe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bangizwe is not content to let McGarrity control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kearney McGarrity was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGarrity gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bangizwe keeps McGarrity at a distance using the push kick.
McGarrity lunges at Bangizwe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bangizwe's hand.
Bangizwe throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
McGarrity misses with a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a big head kick but McGarrity shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity feints a jab promting Bangizwe to slip. McGarrity then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bangizwe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGarrity throws a hook but Bangizwe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands the left hand.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Bangizwe.
Mandla Bangizwe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but McGarrity checks it.
Kearney McGarrity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGarrity moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
McGarrity checks a leg kick.
McGarrity moves out of range as Bangizwe throws a body kick.
Bangizwe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangizwe staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Bangizwe's leg. Bangizwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
McGarrity has a takedown stuffed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangizwe, right into the meat.
McGarrity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangizwe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity misses with a kick to the body
and Bangizwe counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGarrity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGarrity pushes Bangizwe away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kearney McGarrity.
I think Bangizwe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mandla Bangizwe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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