PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Bellator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Lesson Never Learned kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McGarrity
vs
Bellator

197 cm
32
257 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

181 cm
29
285 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity lands a jab to Bellator's midsection.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.

It looks like Frank Bellator has been cut.
McGarrity thows a body shot but no joy.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGarrity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bellator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Bellator. That snapped McGarrity's head back.
McGarrity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellator has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarrity.
A slow jab from McGarrity misses its intended target.
Bellator shoots in and drives through. McGarrity sprawls well.
Bellator throws a hook but McGarrity blocks it.
Bellator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellator.
McGarrity fails with a takedown attempt.

McGarrity drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bellator wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellator is looking to sweep but instead, McGarrity has passed into half guard.

McGarrity is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellator defends it well.
Bellator slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bellator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Bellator.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throwing strikes but missing.
McGarrity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Bellator.
Bellator is still trying to improve position.
McGarrity trying to control but Bellator is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellator has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control but Bellator is working from the bottom.
Bellator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGarrity!
McGarrity wants to hold on but Bellator pushes him away.
McGarrity is squirming around, avoiding Bellator's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bellator avoids the attempt from McGarrity to control.
McGarrity is trying to escape the mount.
Bellator putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position but Bellator isn't that keen on the idea.
McGarrity gets back to half guard.
Bellator prevents McGarrity from improving his position.

Bellator is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity is pressing down on Bellator's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Bellator from controlling successfully.
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 Frank Bellator's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGarrity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGarrity tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bellator swivels and escapes.
Bellator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGarrity swivels and escapes.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGarrity here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McGarrity blocks a jab.
McGarrity throws a nice looking combination but Bellator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bellator swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.

Bellator drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position but Bellator postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from McGarrity's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellator accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellator throws an elbow that misses. McGarrity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bellator's guard. Nice move by McGarrity!
McGarrity tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellator is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGarrity puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGarrity lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bellator tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
Bellator keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bellator tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
Bellator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGarrity's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGarrity's back!
McGarrity can't escape the position.
Bellator throwing sloppy strikes.
McGarrity just trying to survive but Bellator is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McGarrity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellator cracks McGarrity with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McGarrity from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
McGarrity tries to break free.
McGarrity trying to control the hands but Bellator breaks the grip.
McGarrity turns into Bellator and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellator is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bellator is thwarting McGarrity's attempts to control the position.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellator thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGarrity's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGarrity is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bellator's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bellator's back!
Bellator is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frank Bellator has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bellator is having to fend off submission attempts from McGarrity, who is looking to sink in the choke. McGarrity doesn't have the hooks in though and Bellator manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bellator postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellator working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGarrity wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellator works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bellator lands with a punch from half guard.
Bellator is trying to control. McGarrity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGarrity is trying is best to control the position here.
McGarrity regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bellator drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGarrity dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarrity working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bellator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
That's time! McGarrity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice defenses there by Bellator.
McGarrity fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGarrity lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGarrity throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarrity doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellator counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bellator, as that shot connected.
McGarrity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellator throws an off balance right hand

and McGarrity counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity won't allow Bellator to sweep him here.
McGarrity's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Disciples Top Team inform us that Bellator has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGarrity scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bellator working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity preventing the sweep.
McGarrity stays in close to Bellator's body and controls the position.
Bellator pulls McGarrity in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarrity from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good exchange - McGarrity coming out on top.
McGarrity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bellator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGarrity throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bellator back to the cage. McGarrity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGarrity throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGarrity misses with a takedown attempt

and Bellator counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kearney McGarrity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Bellator crashes against the mat.
Bellator has knee on belly momentarily but McGarrity bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bellator scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bellator wants to pass to mount but McGarrity is defending the position.
Bellator takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position.
Bellator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

McGarrity looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGarrity gets back to full guard.
Bellator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellator scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bellator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to keep Bellator in close.
McGarrity is pulling down on Bellator's head to control his posture.
Bellator is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellator throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Bellator just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bellator blocks the body kick.
McGarrity cracks Bellator with a good jab.
McGarrity slips a jab from Bellator.
McGarrity throws a looping overhand right but Bellator ducks down to avoid it.

McGarrity closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bellator's guard.
McGarrity stands up over Bellator, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bellator working for a triangle but McGarrity defends it easily.

McGarrity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGarrity has managed to get both his arms back between Bellator's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to take a breather but Bellator is having none of it.
Bellator is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGarrity cracks Bellator with a solid left hand.

Bellator 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.

Bellator looking for a guillotine here but McGarrity defends easily.

McGarrity drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGarrity jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellator working a defensive guard but McGarrity passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator is looking to improve his position.

McGarrity is looking for submissions but instead, Bellator has regained full guard.
McGarrity is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellator has wrist control.
Bellator wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGarrity is now in half guard.
McGarrity wants to control but Bellator is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGarrity is looking for a kimura but Bellator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGarrity to get the leverage.
Bellator wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator is staying active underneath McGarrity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bellator wants to get back to full guard.
Bellator has a hand on McGarrity's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McGarrity takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McGarrity lands a heavy elbow.
Bellator is desperately trying to improve his position but McGarrity has a good base and remains in mount.
McGarrity working the ground and pound effectively.

That has opened up Frank Bellator's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity wants to control the pace but Bellator is squirming around nicely.
Bellator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

The cut above Frank Bellator's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Bellator's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kearney McGarrity!
Kearney McGarrity retains his heavyweight title!
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.