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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (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. Kearney McGarrity could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tallak Hrolf 's chin.
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257 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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305 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 10 - 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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrolf , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity throws the kick towards the body but Hrolf avoids it.
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hrolf is just out of range.
We've been told by McGarrity's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $250 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hrolf blocks the body kick.
Hrolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hrolf slips a jab from McGarrity.
Hrolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarrity was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrolf .
McGarrity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice combination there by McGarrity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity scores with a kick to the body.
McGarrity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hrolf tries to bum rush McGarrity with a series of wild strikes but McGarrity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGarrity there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf tries to work over McGarrity's front leg with a kick but McGarrity checks it.
Hrolf misses with a straight left.
Hrolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGarrity scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGarrity tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hrolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGarrity looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGarrity not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarrity working over Hrolf with some ground and pound. Hrolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hrolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGarrity.
Hrolf tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
McGarrity scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hrolf is not content to let McGarrity control the position.
McGarrity wants to pass the guard but Hrolf is defending well.
Hrolf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hrolf tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity moves nicely into side control.
Hrolf stops McGarrity from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hrolf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is trying to control McGarrity's posture but McGarrity avoids it.
McGarrity grinds an elbow into Hrolf 's temple.
An elbow from McGarrity crashes against the mat.
Hrolf manages to get back to half guard.
McGarrity is keen to just control but Hrolf is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hrolf tries to roll over but McGarrity keeps him under control.
Hrolf has hold of McGarrity's hands but McGarrity slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hrolf trying to control from the bottom.
McGarrity winds up and cracks Hrolf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hrolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity preventing the sweep.
Hrolf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hrolf wants to stand but McGarrity is controlling the position.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarrity is one step ahead there.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity pushes down on Hrolf 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity prevents Hrolf from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
That's time! McGarrity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hrolf lunges at McGarrity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGarrity's hand.
Hrolf swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hrolf 's guard.
McGarrity cracks Hrolf with a solid left hand.
McGarrity sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hrolf 's guard.
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.
Hrolf wants to improve his position but McGarrity is controlling well.
Hrolf is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarrity trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hrolf keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Hrolf .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGarrity looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarrity is in trouble now - Hrolf has advanced to mount!
Hrolf looking to ground and pound but McGarrity is blocking nicely.
McGarrity avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hrolf .
Hrolf punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Kearney McGarrity has been cut.
Kearney McGarrity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf looking to finish McGarrity with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGarrity!
McGarrity is rocked!
Hrolf drops a big elbow. That's hurt McGarrity! More shots from Hrolf and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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energy
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hype
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