PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Mcfadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Groves
vs
Mcfadden

186 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Groves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Mcfadden!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Groves but Groves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcfadden dives in for a single leg takedown but Groves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcfadden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groves throws an off balance right hand
and Mcfadden counters with a left to the body.
Groves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mcfadden instigates a clinch.
Groves looking to stall.
Groves lands with a light punch inside.
Groves throws a head punch that misses.
Groves prevents a takedown attempt there.
George Groves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Mcfadden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden is trying to break free.
Mcfadden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Groves fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mcfadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Groves backwards.
Mcfadden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Groves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcfadden blocks an uppercut.

Mcfadden pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcfadden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcfadden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Groves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mcfadden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden wants to stand up but Groves is controlling him.

Mcfadden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcfadden pulls Groves in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcfadden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcfadden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden shoots for a double leg takedown but Groves sprawls well. He's pushed Mcfadden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mcfadden clinches up against the cage.
Groves misses with a body punch.
Mcfadden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Groves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcfadden blocking some punches.
Groves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcfadden blocks a body shot from Groves.
Groves scores with a shoulder strike.
Groves lands with a short shot to the head.
Groves misses with a punch on the inside.
Groves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Groves is leaning against Mcfadden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcfadden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Groves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Groves throws a head punch that misses.
Groves throws a head punch that misses.
Mcfadden is trying to drag Groves to the mat but Groves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcfadden looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groves tries to stall but Mcfadden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Groves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Groves presses Mcfadden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Groves misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfadden.
Groves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groves throws a head punch that misses.
Groves tries to throw a body punch but Mcfadden avoids it by throwing Groves back against the cage.
Groves gets through Mcfadden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Groves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Groves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcfadden backwards.
Groves tries to throw a body punch but Mcfadden avoids it by throwing Groves back against the cage.
Groves lands a body punch.
Groves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcfadden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Groves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Groves lands a right hook to the body.
Jeff Mcfadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groves throws an off balance right hand
and Mcfadden counters with a left to the body.
Mcfadden dives in for a single leg takedown but Groves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Groves is looking to counter punch.
Mcfadden fails with the takedown.
Groves just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Groves lands.
Groves lands a lovely overhand right.
Groves digs a good hook to Mcfadden's body.
Groves swings for the body but Mcfadden moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcfadden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Groves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groves tries to clinch up but Mcfadden circles away and keeps his distance.
Groves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcfadden is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden keeps the fight on the outside.
And Mcfadden tries to counter it with a takedown but Groves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcfadden has his takedown stuffed
enabling Groves to counter with a crisp jab.
George Groves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Mcfadden.
Groves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcfadden.
Groves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mcfadden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Groves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcfadden can do to turn this around?
Groves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Groves's corner calls for a 1-2. Groves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
George Groves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groves lands a body shot.
Groves misses with a straight right.
Mcfadden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Groves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcfadden drops his hands momentarily and Groves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Mcfadden is rocked!
George Groves is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groves lands with a good body shot.
Mcfadden is still on wobbly legs! Can Groves finish him?
Groves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcfadden seems to have recovered his senses.
Groves lands a right hook to the body.
Mcfadden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Groves connects with a body shot that sends Mcfadden's belly button to the back.
Groves lands a head shot.
Groves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcfadden manages to avoid it.
Groves thuds his right hand into Mcfadden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcfadden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Groves cracks Mcfadden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mcfadden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Groves finish him?
Groves circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mcfadden to the canvas! Mcfadden doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Groves keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Groves!
George Groves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.