PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mcfadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Newgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Newgate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Mcfadden's chin.

Mcfadden
vs
Newgate

180 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Mcfadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Newgate!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newgate misses with a looping left.
Mcfadden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newgate pinned against the cage. Newgate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcfadden dives in for a single leg takedown but Newgate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcfadden prevents Newgate from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newgate is not content to let Mcfadden control the position.

Newgate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcfadden wants to clinch up but Newgate keeps it at a distance.
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown.
Mcfadden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfadden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mcfadden tries to keep at a distance but Newgate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newgate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcfadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenny Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Newgate.
Mcfadden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newgate is keeping busy.
Mcfadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.

Newgate has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfadden has Newgate pressed against the cage, preventing Newgate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Newgate gets control of Mcfadden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Newgate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden wants to control from the top but Newgate keeps moving.

Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Newgate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Newgate working for a triangle but Mcfadden defends it easily.
Newgate lands a decent shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newgate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newgate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newgate wants to stand up but Mcfadden is controlling him.

Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newgate wants to sweep here but Mcfadden controlling him for the moment.
Newgate is pulling down on Mcfadden's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcfadden, at least for the moment.
Newgate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcfadden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Newgate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcfadden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcfadden postures up.
Mcfadden lands a couple of elbows.
Mcfadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newgate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Newgate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcfadden defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcfadden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newgate holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Newgate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Newgate moves into the clinch successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Newgate. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
Mcfadden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newgate momentarily.
Newgate has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Newgate.
Newgate throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcfadden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newgate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newgate shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Mcfadden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kenny Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Newgate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfadden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newgate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcfadden swivels and escapes.
Newgate is breathing heavily.

Newgate moves into the clinch successfully.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcfadden fails to pull guard.
Mcfadden fails to pull guard.
Mcfadden gets underhooks to prevent Newgate's takedown attempt.
Mcfadden looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcfadden has Newgate pressed against the cage, preventing Newgate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate is pressed up against the cage. Mcfadden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newgate down to the mat. Newgate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcfadden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newgate or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcfadden, which made it look bad.

Mcfadden rushes Newgate and presses him up against the cage.
Newgate tries to break free but Mcfadden pushes him back against the cage.
Newgate is trying to drag Mcfadden to the mat but Mcfadden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newgate can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden'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.
Mcfadden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Mcfadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcfadden!
Mcfadden fails with the takedown

and Newgate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mcfadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newgate is aware though and is defending well.
Mcfadden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Newgate isn't so interested in that idea.
Newgate stands and throws Mcfadden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newgate working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcfadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Newgate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kenny Mcfadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newgate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden avoids it really well and circles away.
As Newgate looks to move away, Mcfadden throws a big counter combo but Newgate just gets out of the way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Newgate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newgate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcfadden is being controlled here.
Newgate lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcfadden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcfadden bucks up and tries to throw Newgate off but instead Newgate has got his back!

Mcfadden showing good submission defense here.
Newgate lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mcfadden's head.
Newgate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newgate controls the action.
Mcfadden really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet.

Mcfadden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Newgate is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Newgate tightening his grip on Mcfadden, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet.
Edward Newgate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newgate cracks Mcfadden with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mcfadden from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Newgate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcfadden is defending well though. Newgate let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcfadden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newgate.
Mcfadden wants to get back to his feet.

Mcfadden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Newgate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Newgate has managed to slip his arm under Mcfadden's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mcfadden is tapping out! Submission win for Newgate.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Newgate!