PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Watson has chosen How Much For One Rib? as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McGarrity
vs
Watson

197 cm
35
257 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

185 cm
32
270 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
McGarrity moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks McGarrity off balance momentarily.
McGarrity looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGarrity. McGarrity obviously looking to wear him down.
McGarrity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGarrity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGarrity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGarrity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGarrity at a distance.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores with a punch to the head.
McGarrity with a jab.
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 misses with a leg kick

and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. McGarrity didn't expect that.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McGarrity throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarrity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Watson wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity is trying to keep Watson in close.
McGarrity will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarrity is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGarrity swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGarrity swings away with a body shot that misses

and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. McGarrity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by McGarrity!
McGarrity in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson looking to control but McGarrity passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson thows a huge punch but McGarrity dodges it nicely.
McGarrity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson thows a huge punch but McGarrity dodges it nicely.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson thows a huge punch but McGarrity dodges it nicely.
McGarrity controlling the position well.
McGarrity trying to control here.
McGarrity tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Watson.
McGarrity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson wants to control but McGarrity is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Watson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
McGarrity looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
McGarrity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGarrity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGarrity catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGarrity checks a leg kick.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but McGarrity sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGarrity is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
McGarrity throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson scores with a kick to the midsection.

Watson feints and as McGarrity raises his hands in defense, Watson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but McGarrity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mason Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but McGarrity is proving a slippery customer.
McGarrity passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
McGarrity lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGarrity wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGarrity landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGarrity trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson tries to get to full guard but McGarrity has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from McGarrity there.

Watson is rocked!
McGarrity frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can McGarrity finish him?
McGarrity postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Watson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McGarrity and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kearney McGarrity!
After winning the bout, Kearney McGarrity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.