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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity's entrance music is Payback-Slayer. A fine choice. Leduc has chosen Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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257 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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273 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent 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
27 - 19 - 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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leduc lands an overhand right.
McGarrity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leduc with a nice cross.
Leduc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leduc lands an overhand right.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut. Leduc saw that one coming.
Leduc takes one to the chin there.
Leduc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leduc misses with a kick to the body
and McGarrity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
Leduc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from McGarrity. Those never looked like landing.
McGarrity cracks the inside of Leduc's front leg.
Leduc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGarrity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGarrity is trying to improve his position.
Leduc working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc taking a breather here.
Leduc misses with the ground and pound.
Leduc trying to control the position but McGarrity is working away.
McGarrity is looking for a sweep.
McGarrity takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Leduc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leduc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leduc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGarrity down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarrity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leduc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGarrity some visible discomfort.
Leduc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGarrity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGarrity sneaks back into half guard.
Leduc throwing shots but McGarrity is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is staying active underneath Leduc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leduc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGarrity is doing well to control the position and prevent Leduc from advancing to side control.
Leduc looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGarrity gets full guard.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGarrity is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leduc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGarrity drops his hands momentarily and Leduc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGarrity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leduc misses with a two punch combination.
McGarrity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leduc.
Leduc walks into a jab.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leduc manages to avoid it.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity wants to slow Leduc down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leduc! But no joy.
McGarrity lunges at Leduc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leduc's hand.
No joy there for McGarrity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGarrity swings for the body but Leduc moves out of range.
And Leduc tries to counter it with a takedown but McGarrity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGarrity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leduc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Leduc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leduc scores with a hook to the body. McGarrity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGarrity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leduc checks a low kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity tries a low kick but Leduc avoids it.
McGarrity misses with a body kick.
Leduc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGarrity.
Leduc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc throws an overhand right that lands on McGarrity's shoulder, as McGarrity tries to avoid the shot.
Leduc checks a low kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity scores with a hook to the body. Leduc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
Leduc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leduc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leduc wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
Leduc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leduc throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leduc working the ground and pound.
Leduc is chipping away with strikes.
Leduc lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leduc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to control Leduc's posture but Leduc avoids it.
Leduc working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity holding on.
Leduc wants to control but McGarrity is keeping him busy.
McGarrity tries to improve position but can't.
Leduc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leduc lands a nice forearm strike.
McGarrity wants to control but Leduc postures up.
Leduc scores with punches from side control.
McGarrity struggling a bit here.
Leduc remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leduc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarrity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leduc trying to control the position but McGarrity is working away.
McGarrity is trying to control Leduc's posture but Leduc avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGarrity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc 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. And we move into the final round!
McGarrity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leduc to score with a decent uppercut.
McGarrity swings for the body but Leduc moves out of range.
Leduc lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarrity off the cage and back into range.
McGarrity lands with a hook. Leduc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGarrity throws a body kick that misses.
Leduc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGarrity throws a right and a left that Leduc avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Leduc misses its intended target.
Leduc misses with a hook. McGarrity ducked under it nicely.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leduc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrity throws a jab when Leduc was well out of range.
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity lands with a good body shot.
Leduc scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leduc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leduc defending well as McGarrity loads up on a big left hand.
McGarrity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leduc.
Leduc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGarrity scores with a body shot.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leduc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGarrity takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leduc checks a leg kick.
Leduc throws a wild body kick that McGarrity sees coming a mile off.
McGarrity connects with a solid leg kick.
Leduc slips a straight right by McGarrity.
Leduc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leduc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGarrity defends it well.
McGarrity tries to land a leg kick but Leduc saw it coming and moves away.
McGarrity throws a head kick but Leduc moves out of range.
McGarrity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kearney McGarrity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leduc manages to avoid it.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Leduc.
McGarrity throws a chopping leg kick but Leduc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from McGarrity.
Leduc with the counter takedown but McGarrity avoids it easily.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leduc thuds his right hand into McGarrity's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGarrity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Leduc tenderised McGarrity's leg. McGarrity is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity scores with a hook to the body. Leduc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leduc.
Leduc lands with an overhand left.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Leduc swings widly with a right hand
and McGarrity counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarrity looks for the body kick but Leduc saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Leduc.
Some wild striking there from McGarrity.
Joe Leduc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGarrity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leduc's head backwards.
Leduc throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Leduc does it's job there.
Leduc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarrity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leduc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGarrity tries to work over Leduc's front leg with a kick but Leduc checks it.
Leduc feints the counter takedown.
McGarrity is looking to wear down Leduc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGarrity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leduc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leduc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leduc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leduc connects with a nice looking jab.
McGarrity is rocked!
The fighters circling - McGarrity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh McGarrity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leduc throws a monster overhand right that drops McGarrity! Leduc follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Leduc!
An out of breath Joe Leduc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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