PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baptista Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fadda
vs
McGregor

183 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baptista Fadda!
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, Hector McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGregor counters with a takedown into side control.
Fadda tries to improve position but can't.
Fadda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fadda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGregor stands up from half guard.

McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGregor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda trying to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control the pace but Fadda is squirming around nicely.
Fadda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor trying to control but Fadda is having none of it.
Fadda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor passes to full mount!
BOOM! McGregor connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

McGregor get's back to his feet.
Fadda is breathing heavily.
Fadda shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a body kick that stops Fadda in his tracks momentarily.
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!

McGregor has Fadda up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.

McGregor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Fadda blocks nicely.

Fadda throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGregor uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGregor controlling the position.

McGregor stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Fadda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fadda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Fadda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGregor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Fadda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGregor has picked Fadda up and slammed him! Fadda can't keep hold of the triangle and McGregor manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fadda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGregor trying to control the position but Fadda is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGregor decides to stand back up.

McGregor drives through with a takedown into Fadda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fadda was covering up waiting for the punch and McGregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fadda is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fadda wants to sweep but no luck.
Fadda has momentary wrist control but McGregor slips an elbow through the middle.
McGregor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Fadda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fadda's guard.
McGregor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda is not content to let McGregor control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector McGregor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fadda misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!

McGregor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fadda was covering up waiting for the punch and McGregor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.

McGregor stands up from Fadda's guard - McGregor perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

McGregor pulls guard successfully.
McGregor is trying to keep Fadda in close.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Fadda tries to pass.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGregor sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor moves nicely into side control.
Fadda is trying to improve his position.
McGregor advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor controlling the pace for now.
Fadda is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fadda is looking to reverse the position.
McGregor trying to control the position but Fadda is working away.
McGregor is staying tight to Fadda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by McGregor.
Fadda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGregor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGregor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fadda is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks McGregor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGregor prefers to stall for the moment though.

McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fadda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Fadda's head.

Fadda looking for subs from the bottom but McGregor mounts him!
Fadda tries to reverse the position but McGregor maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fadda to take his back!

McGregor working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fadda is doing well to defend. McGregor seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fadda is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector McGregor!