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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NJ Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 cm
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200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
20
187 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, NJ Mcgarry! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hagler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Hagler. Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hagler as he avoids it easily. Hagler throws a leg kick which misses Mcgarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgarry tries to avoid it. Hagler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like NJ Mcgarry has been cut. Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hagler counters with a series of strikes. Mcgarry will be more careful next time no doubt. Marvin Hagler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NJ Mcgarry. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mcgarry tries for a takedown but Hagler circles away easily and Hagler counters with a leg kick. Hagler looks to land a combination but Mcgarry avoids it well. Mcgarry shoots in but Hagler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hagler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hagler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcgarry has his takedown stuffed and Hagler counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcgarry shoots in looking for a takedown. Hagler tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgarry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hagler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hagler scores with a leg kick.
Hagler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Hagler connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hagler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hagler throws a leg kick which misses Mcgarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgarry tries to avoid it. Hagler scores with a nice strike. Mcgarry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mcgarry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hagler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcgarry. Mcgarry looks winded! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hagler, right into the meat.
Hagler lands a big head kick that sends Mcgarry tumbling to the mat! Hagler takes a step backwards and waves Mcgarry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mcgarry is rocked!
That has opened up NJ Mcgarry's cut even more. Mcgarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nice body punch from Hagler. Mcgarry is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagler finish him? Marvin Hagler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. That kick from Hagler tenderised Mcgarry's leg. Mcgarry is trying to keep his angry face on. Mcgarry seems to have recovered his senses. Hagler scores with a leg kick.
Hagler thows a body kick. Mcgarry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hagler lands a big head kick that sends Mcgarry tumbling to the mat! Hagler takes a step backwards and waves Mcgarry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above NJ Mcgarry's eye is starting to cause him problems now. 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! Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hagler counters with a huge left! Mcgarry is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hagler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mcgarry from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hagler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hagler! A determined Marvin Hagler didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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