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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff's entrance music is Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGarrity's choice of entrance music: Payback-Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cockenschtuff as he jumps to the side.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cockenschtuff is fending him off so far but McGarrity persists. Nope, Cockenschtuff circles away and we're back to standing.
McGarrity tries to move into range but Cockenschtuff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cockenschtuff throws the kick towards the body but McGarrity avoids it.
Cockenschtuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a leg kick but McGarrity saw it coming and moves away.
McGarrity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cockenschtuff.
McGarrity 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.
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!
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
Cockenschtuff controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cockenschtuff misses with a looping left.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cockenschtuff at a distance.
Cockenschtuff 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.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick
and McGarrity counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGarrity is pressing down on Cockenschtuff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cockenschtuff is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
McGarrity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockenschtuff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarrity thows a huge punch but Cockenschtuff dodges it nicely.
Cockenschtuff is looking to control McGarrity's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cockenschtuff avoid being mounted?
Cockenschtuff tries to roll over but McGarrity keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cockenschtuff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGarrity advances to half guard.
Cockenschtuff is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cockenschtuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control but Cockenschtuff is keeping him busy.
McGarrity is trying to work for a kimura but Cockenschtuff is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockenschtuff controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGarrity lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cockenschtuff cracks a nice hook into McGarrity's ribs.
McGarrity shoots in but no luck this time.
McGarrity swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook but McGarrity blocks it.
Cockenschtuff walks into a jab.
Cockenschtuff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGarrity. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cockenschtuff is looking to clinch.
Cockenschtuff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGarrity counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks McGarrity politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGarrity prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cockenschtuff tries to bench press McGarrity off him but McGarrity keeps the position.
McGarrity fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cockenschtuff to see if he's OK.
McGarrity working the head and body with strikes.
Cockenschtuff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cockenschtuff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGarrity cracks Cockenschtuff with a big elbow.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGarrity working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McGarrity throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cockenschtuff dodges the ground and pound from McGarrity.
Cockenschtuff is looking to regain half guard here but McGarrity keeps moving and retains side control.
Cockenschtuff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGarrity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockenschtuff regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGarrity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity looking to sit in guard and control but Cockenschtuff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cockenschtuff postures up.
McGarrity seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
McGarrity has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cockenschtuff won't allow McGarrity to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cockenschtuff drops his hands momentarily and McGarrity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGarrity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cockenschtuff's hands.
McGarrity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cockenschtuff takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by McGarrity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cockenschtuff connects with an inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick but McGarrity sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGarrity looks to land a right hand but Cockenschtuff moved out of range.
McGarrity fails with the takedown.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body kick.
McGarrity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cockenschtuff's sensitive parts.
McGarrity scores with a jab.
McGarrity fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cockenschtuff sprawls well initially but McGarrity persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGarrity throws a strike but Cockenschtuff avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGarrity tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockenschtuff is retaining full guard.
Cockenschtuff has control of McGarrity's left arm, preventing McGarrity from doing any damage.
Cockenschtuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
Cockenschtuff keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGarrity trying to control but Cockenschtuff is working from the bottom.
Cockenschtuff controlling McGarrity's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McGarrity throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarrity working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockenschtuff controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester Cockenschtuff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGarrity works Cockenschtuff's body with a nice hook.
Cockenschtuff throws a front kick aimed at McGarrity's knee but McGarrity avoids it well.
Cockenschtuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch.
McGarrity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cockenschtuff moves in looking to clinch but McGarrity pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Cockenschtuff does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarrity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cockenschtuff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cockenschtuff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cockenschtuff darts in trying to clinch
and McGarrity counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockenschtuff is keeping the position for now.
Cockenschtuff has his foot on McGarrity's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGarrity works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cockenschtuff controlling McGarrity's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGarrity checks a leg kick.
McGarrity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGarrity throws a lazy right hand but Cockenschtuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity lands a glancing blow to the side of Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity lands a head shot.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cockenschtuff throws a nice looking combination but McGarrity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGarrity misses with a double jab
and Cockenschtuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity shoots in for a takedown but Cockenschtuff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Cockenschtuff is just out of range.
McGarrity shoots and misses
and Cockenschtuff counters with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body punch
and McGarrity counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGarrity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cockenschtuff wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity tries to pass to full mount but Cockenschtuff defends it.
McGarrity drops an elbow to the side of Cockenschtuff's head.
McGarrity stalling away here and it's allowed Cockenschtuff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGarrity throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGarrity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockenschtuff is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is working Cockenschtuff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockenschtuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cockenschtuff trying to control the position.
McGarrity trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cockenschtuff has his hands on McGarrity's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGarrity is controlling him.
Lester Cockenschtuff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGarrity takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from McGarrity misses its intended target.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity shoots in but no luck this time.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kearney McGarrity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity shoots in but Cockenschtuff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGarrity shoots in for a double leg but Cockenschtuff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cockenschtuff rushes McGarrity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGarrity gets through Cockenschtuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch on the inside.
McGarrity has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cockenschtuff clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cockenschtuff looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGarrity.
McGarrity is hanging on to Cockenschtuff's back as he tries to escape.
Cockenschtuff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cockenschtuff prevents McGarrity from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to escape the position.
McGarrity looking for the choke but no joy.
McGarrity is trying to stick to Cockenschtuff's back but Cockenschtuff is turning into McGarrity. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGarrity's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cockenschtuff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wanted to stand there but McGarrity had control of the position.
McGarrity is adopting a defensive guard.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing Cockenschtuff from standing up.
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lester Cockenschtuff.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick
and McGarrity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cockenschtuff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarrity.
A cross from McGarrity lands.
Kearney McGarrity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGarrity ducks under a wild hook from Cockenschtuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cockenschtuff looks to land a right hand but McGarrity moved out of range.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGarrity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lester Cockenschtuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity is looking to slow Cockenschtuff down with leg kicks.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up but McGarrity circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarrity connects with the punch.
Cockenschtuff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGarrity.
Cockenschtuff takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarrity shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cockenschtuff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cockenschtuff tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGarrity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
Kearney McGarrity is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kearney McGarrity made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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