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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Garrison (ranked 25045 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac McTorture (ranked 5748 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac McTorture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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190 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kieth Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac McTorture!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTorture avoids it really well and circles away.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTorture looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrison is just out of range.
Garrison gets tackled into the cage by McTorture. McTorture maintains the clinch.
Garrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTorture tries to break free but Garrison pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTorture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Garrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTorture tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Mac McTorture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McTorture.
Garrison throws a big counter combination but McTorture scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture.
McTorture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrison's waist but Garrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McTorture off to one side.
McTorture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrison looking to stall.
McTorture wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrison landing knees to the body.
McTorture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTorture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garrison counters with a three punch combo that has McTorture backing up. McTorture nods at Garrison to acknowledge the strikes.
McTorture dives in for a single leg takedown but Garrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garrison is looking for a counter combo.
Garrison gets tackled into the cage by McTorture. McTorture maintains the clinch.
Garrison misses with some punches.
Garrison lands a nice knee to the body.
McTorture wants a takedown but no success here.
McTorture blocks a body shot from Garrison.
Garrison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McTorture clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McTorture is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTorture wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTorture misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garrison is looking to counter with head kicks.
McTorture looks winded!
McTorture throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McTorture.
Garrison moves into the clinch.
McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison holds him up against the cage and eventually McTorture drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from McTorture.
The referee calls for Garrison to work.
Garrison looking to stall.
Garrison tries for a takedown but McTorture manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTorture is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from McTorture.
McTorture keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Garrison - that landed with a thud.
McTorture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McTorture pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kieth Garrison will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTorture throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Kieth Garrison has been cut.
McTorture wants to clinch but Garrison slips to the side
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
McTorture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrison as he avoids it easily.
McTorture clinches with his opponent.
Garrison stalls.
McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison cracks McTorture with a nice body shot.
Garrison being controlled against the cage.
Kieth Garrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison won't allow it.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture.
McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McTorture avoids it.
Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from McTorture.
McTorture's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTorture is defending well for now.
McTorture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garrison prevents it.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but McTorture avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTorture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTorture prevents it.
Garrison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McTorture up against the cage.
McTorture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrison has McTorture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McTorture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McTorture looking to slow down the pace here.
McTorture is trying to pull guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garrison is working for takedown but McTorture is calmly controlling the position for now.
McTorture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garrison has had enough of the clinch but McTorture keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTorture keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrison scores a nice knee to the body.
McTorture misses with a knee to the head.
Garrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McTorture can't find room to land a body shot as Garrison controls the action.
McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison holds him up against the cage and eventually McTorture drops back down to his feet.
Garrison is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Garrison.
McTorture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but McTorture avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTorture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTorture.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garrison keeps control of McTorture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McTorture regains guard.
McTorture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McTorture can do anything to dispel that myth.
McTorture is trying to control the position but Garrison postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McTorture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrison defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Garrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieth Garrison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Garrison as McTorture shoots in.
McTorture tries for a takedown but Garrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McTorture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTorture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely.
Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture.
Garrison slips a straight right by McTorture.
Garrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTorture fails with the takedown
and Garrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garrison.
McTorture prevents the takedown attempt.
McTorture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTorture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McTorture working hard to break the clinch.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garrison breaks from the clinch.
Garrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTorture can do to turn this around?
McTorture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for McTorture with that takedown attempt.
Garrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison cracks a nice hook into McTorture's ribs.
Garrison swats away the attempt to clinch by McTorture.
Garrison avoids the head kick by McTorture.
McTorture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
McTorture tries to clinch up.
Garrison thinks about countering with a head kick.
McTorture forces Garrison back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison tries a body shot but McTorture blocks it.
Garrison can't find room to land a body shot as McTorture controls the action.
McTorture goes for a takedown attempt but Garrison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kieth Garrison is winning the standup battle so far.
McTorture shoots and misses
and Garrison counters with a head kick. That will keep McTorture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McTorture fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTorture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As McTorture looks to move away, Garrison throws a big counter combo but McTorture just gets out of the way.
McTorture throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
McTorture just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGarrison.
Garrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTorture tries for a takedown but Garrison circles away easily
and Garrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrison has managed to clinch.
Garrison is struggling to control the position.
McTorture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
McTorture tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Garrison with that takedown attempt.
McTorture wants to counter with a clinch but Garrison pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieth Garrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Garrison!
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FIGHT
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