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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity has chosen Payback-Slayer as his entrance music. Kearney McGarrity has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nate Newman's chin.
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257 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman with a nice cross.
Newman throws a nice head kick!
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGarrity's head backwards.
Newman has his takedown stuffed
and McGarrity counters with a two punch combo.
Newman looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
Newman lands with a kick to the temple. McGarrity shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some bone on bone action there as Newman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman throws the kick towards the body but McGarrity avoids it.
McGarrity slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGarrity stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newman cracks McGarrity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newman.
McGarrity has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McGarrity throws a shot to the body.
McGarrity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGarrity throws a push kick but Newman slaps the foot to one side.
Newman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGarrity finds it's way round the side to connect with Newman's head.
Newman lands an overhand right.
McGarrity steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newman. That one must have hurt.
McGarrity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Newman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from McGarrity misses.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
McGarrity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
McGarrity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newman's sensitive parts.
Newman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Newman as he checks the leg kick.
McGarrity scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Nate Newman has been cut.
Newman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGarrity staying out of range there.
McGarrity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
Newman throwing a counter right hand but McGarrity manages to avoid it.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newman wants to clinch up but McGarrity keeps it at a distance.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
McGarrity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarrity scrambles back to his feet.
Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGarrity's sensitive parts.
Newman misses with a low kick as McGarrity jumps back.
Newman tries for a takedown but McGarrity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Newman tenderised McGarrity's leg. McGarrity is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newman misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGarrity! But no joy.
McGarrity wants to slow Newman down by chopping away at his legs.
McGarrity ducks right into an uppercut from Newman.
McGarrity on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGarrity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGarrity throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it.
McGarrity takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman tries to work over McGarrity's front leg with a kick but McGarrity checks it.
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
Newman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGarrity misses with a looping left.
Newman ducks right into an uppercut from McGarrity.
McGarrity lands a right hook to the body.
Newman dives in and grabs McGarrity's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity misses with a two punch combination.
Newman throws a head kick but McGarrity moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman 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.
Newman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newman is looking to land body kicks.
Newman slips a straight right by McGarrity.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Newman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGarrity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman attempts a counter takedown but McGarrity avoids it well and moves away.
McGarrity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGarrity lands a slapping body shot.
Newman is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Newman catches McGarrity right on the button with a cross.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
McGarrity throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarrity misses with a few strikes there.
McGarrity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newman.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity misses with a shot to the body
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kearney McGarrity will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Newman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGarrity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity walks into a left hand.
Newman swings for the body but McGarrity moves out of range.
Newman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by McGarrity as he connects with a hook.
Newman throws a push kick but McGarrity slaps the foot to one side.
McGarrity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newman checks a leg kick nicely.
Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGarrity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newman lands a high kick!
McGarrity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newman moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity misses with a straight right.
McGarrity throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
McGarrity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarrity avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarrity blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from McGarrity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newman.
McGarrity with a hook.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from McGarrity misses
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has McGarrity backing up. McGarrity nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
Newman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
Newman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGarrity. McGarrity obviously looking to wear him down.
Newman misses with a body kick.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGarrity takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarrity as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by McGarrity.
Newman lunges at McGarrity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGarrity's hand.
Newman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGarrity swivels and escapes.
McGarrity tries a quick counter leg kick but Newman is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGarrity lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newman or perhaps it was just good defense by McGarrity, which made it look bad.
Newman tried to score with a low kick but McGarrity checks it.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity avoids it really well and circles away.
McGarrity feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newman sprawling to the canvas! Newman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGarrity finish him?!
Newman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Newman as he checks the leg kick.
McGarrity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newman. Newman obviously looking to wear him down.
McGarrity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from McGarrity is predictable there
and Newman counters with a big head kick but McGarrity shrugs it off.
McGarrity takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Newman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Newman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Newman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarrity tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newman seems to have got his legs back now.
McGarrity misses with a looping left.
McGarrity cracks the inside of Newman's front leg.
Newman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Newman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
McGarrity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGarrity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGarrity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity tries to sprawl but Newman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Newman is looking for a kimura but McGarrity is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newman to get the leverage.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Newman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGarrity wants to control but Newman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
The cut man is working on Nate Newman's cut.
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. This is the final round!
A left lands for Newman.
McGarrity connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
McGarrity lands a big right hand that sends Newman crashing to the mat! McGarrity stays standing though and waves Newman back to his feet!
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Newman.
Newman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGarrity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newman thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarrity sizes up Newman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newman.
Newman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGarrity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
Newman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman controlling the position.
McGarrity is looking for a sweep.
Newman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGarrity has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGarrity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGarrity is trying to control Newman's posture but Newman avoids it.
McGarrity is not content to let Newman control the position.
Newman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarrity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nate Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGarrity is looking to regain half guard here but Newman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGarrity is looking for a sweep.
Newman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGarrity has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newman wants to control but McGarrity is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kearney McGarrity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGarrity feints and then cracks Newman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newman down.
Newman moves out of range of the leg kick from McGarrity.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman feinted with a counter takedown.
Newman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newman is looking to chop away at McGarrity's legs.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGarrity. McGarrity obviously looking to wear him down.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGarrity as he avoids it easily.
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGarrity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGarrity checks a leg kick.
Newman throws a solid leg kick but McGarrity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newman.
McGarrity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGarrity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
Kearney McGarrity decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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