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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Mike Hull will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
Hull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGarrity.
McGarrity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from McGarrity misses.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
Hull moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarrity takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Hull sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Good work by McGarrity as he checks the leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a looping left.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hull slips a jab from McGarrity.
McGarrity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGarrity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Hull blocks the body kick.
McGarrity throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
Hull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Hull.
McGarrity closes the distance and clinches up with Hull, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes Hull against the cage but Hull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGarrity throws out a loose jab but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hull drives through and clinches with McGarrity against the cage.
McGarrity lands a nice uppercut.
Hull throws an elbow but it misses.
McGarrity swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hull creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity tries to break free but Hull pushes him back against the cage.
McGarrity tries to circle away but Hull has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hull throws an elbow that misses.
Hull throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hull misses with an elbow over the top.
McGarrity dodges an elbow strike from Hull.
A bit of stalling here from McGarrity.
McGarrity blocks an elbow strike from Hull.
McGarrity has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGarrity tries to work over Hull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGarrity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hull wants to clinch.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Hull moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hull tenderised McGarrity's leg. McGarrity is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hull is just out of range.
McGarrity digs a good body shot into Hull's ribs.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Hull jumps back.
Hull scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGarrity blocks the body kick.
Hull throws a body kick that misses.
Hull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarrity misses with a lunging right hand
and Hull counters with a body kick that stops McGarrity in his tracks momentarily.
Hull blocks a jab.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
McGarrity misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hull can pounce on him.
McGarrity is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hull's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McGarrity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGarrity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity misses with an uppercut. Hull saw that one coming.
McGarrity lands a jab to Hull's midsection.
McGarrity checks a leg kick nicely.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hull moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
Hull clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity controlling the action here for a moment.
McGarrity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Kearney McGarrity 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.
McGarrity cracks Hull with a good jab.
McGarrity shoots in looking for a takedown but Hull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGarrity's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - McGarrity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Hull is just out of range.
Good work by McGarrity as he checks the leg kick.
Hull staying out of range there.
Hull throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
Hull tries to score with a low kick but McGarrity moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by McGarrity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hull takes the fight into the clinch.
Hull misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the position but instead, Hull has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGarrity into the cage.
McGarrity working hard to break the clinch.
McGarrity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hull throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGarrity blocks the elbow strike.
Hull has McGarrity pressed against the cage, preventing McGarrity from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGarrity's efforts to push away.
Hull lands an elbow inside.
McGarrity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hull's elbow.
McGarrity is looking to control Hull's arms but Hull gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGarrity has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to break the clinch but Hull is controlling him.
McGarrity blocks an elbow strike.
Hull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGarrity tries a body shot but Hull blocks it.
McGarrity manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hull.
Hull throws a chopping leg kick but McGarrity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hull manages to avoid it.
Hull throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGarrity misses with a looping left.
McGarrity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGarrity wants to land a leg kick but Hull is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull checks the leg kick.
Hull keeps McGarrity at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from McGarrity misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGarrity misses the target.
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGarrity, pushing him back against the cage.
McGarrity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hull has him pressed against the cage.
McGarrity avoids a wild elbow strike from Hull.
McGarrity tries to work over Hull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGarrity avoids a wild elbow strike from Hull.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hull throws an elbow but misses.
McGarrity tries a body shot but Hull blocks it.
McGarrity avoids a wild elbow strike from Hull.
McGarrity slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity avoids a wild elbow strike from Hull.
McGarrity stalls.
McGarrity takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hull throws an elbow but it misses.
McGarrity avoids a wild elbow strike from Hull.
McGarrity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGarrity scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity is looking to score with low kicks.
McGarrity misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity wants to land a leg kick but Hull is out of range.
McGarrity throws a hook but Hull avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGarrity swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
Hull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hull moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
Hull defending well as McGarrity loads up on a big left hand.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGarrity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Hull blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hull.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hull.
Hull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
McGarrity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGarrity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGarrity misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from McGarrity finds it's target.
McGarrity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hull can pounce on him.
McGarrity scoring well with a low kick there.
Hull is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGarrity.
McGarrity takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.
McGarrity scores with a hook to the body. Hull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hull.
McGarrity throws a wild body kick that Hull sees coming a mile off.
Hull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hull throws the kick towards the body but McGarrity avoids it.
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Hull misses with a low kick.
Hull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hull lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hull avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGarrity is defended easily by Hull.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGarrity lands an overhand right.
Hull closes the distance but McGarrity moves to the side
and McGarrity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hull lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hull checks a low kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores with a shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGarrity closes the distance and clinches up with Hull, looking for a takedown. McGarrity pushes Hull against the cage but Hull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGarrity 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 Hull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hull throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull misses with a head kick.
Hull throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull lands a front kick.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hull thuds his shin into the meat of McGarrity's side.
McGarrity misses with a leg kick.
McGarrity will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Hull.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarrity fails to land with a series of punches.
Hull lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hull throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Hull just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGarrity.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hull.
McGarrity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hull back to the cage. McGarrity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGarrity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hull.
McGarrity punishes Hull's body with a nice straight punch.
Hull avoids a kick to the body.
Hull throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hull can pounce on him.
McGarrity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Hull misses with an attempted mid kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Hull slams his shin into McGarrity's torso.
Hull scores with a leg kick.
Hull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGarrity.
Hull misses with a low kick.
Hull scores with a head kick.
Hull throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
McGarrity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by McGarrity as he checks the leg kick.
McGarrity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hull counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGarrity's knee momentarily.
Hull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGarrity if he has to take too many more of those.
McGarrity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull misses with a low kick as McGarrity jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull avoids the head kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hull counters with a body kick.
Hull lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGarrity will feel that in the morning.
Hull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hull.
McGarrity has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hull.
Hull cracks the inside of McGarrity's front leg.
Hull lands with a slapping head kick.
Hull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hull tries to clinch but McGarrity is having none of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGarrity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hull - the referee stops the clock and McGarrity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hull. McGarrity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mike Hull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Hull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGarrity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hull - the referee stops the clock and McGarrity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hull. McGarrity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGarrity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGarrity steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hull. That one must have hurt.
Mike Hull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGarrity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hull - the referee stops the clock and McGarrity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hull. McGarrity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hull pushes McGarrity away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hull.
Hull throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
Hull misses with a body kick.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Hull moved away.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarrity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull misses with a kick to the body.
McGarrity blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
McGarrity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hull. Hull obviously looking to wear him down.
Hull avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Hull pushes McGarrity away with a front kick.
Hull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGarrity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGarrity 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.
McGarrity takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
McGarrity tries to land a front kick but Hull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hull throws a chopping leg kick but McGarrity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hull dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Hull's head but Hull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGarrity thows a body shot but no joy.
Hull misses with a body kick.
McGarrity is looking to chop away at Hull's legs.
Hull is looking to score with low kicks.
McGarrity throws a low kick, looking for Hull's leg but Hull calmly moves out of range.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
Hull lands a leg kick that knocks McGarrity off balance momentarily.
Hull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGarrity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hull checks a leg kick.
Hull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Hull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGarrity wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Hull is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGarrity's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGarrity's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGarrity preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hull.
Hull is looking to control McGarrity but McGarrity is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the hands but Hull won't let him.
Hull wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy.
McGarrity is really stuck here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hull tries to get the hooks in deep but McGarrity pushed the leg off.
Hull working for a choke but McGarrity is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull working for a choke but McGarrity reverses nicely into Hull 's guard.
McGarrity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kearney McGarrity just wasn't active enough.
McGarrity 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.
McGarrity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hull looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarrity connects with a leg kick. Hull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hull lands a nice looking body kick.
Hull checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hull.
I think Hull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hull!
Mike Hull is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Hull thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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