PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Newnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Brennan (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.

Newnes
vs
Brennan

189 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Newnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newnes wants to clinch up but Brennan keeps it at a distance.
Brennan lands the left hand.
Newnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newnes duly obliges.

It looks like Gary Brennan has been cut.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown but Newnes shows good takedown defense.
Brennan shoots for a double leg takedown but Newnes sprawls well. He's pushed Brennan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brennan circles away.

Brennan clinches up against the cage.
Newnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brennan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brennan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Newnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newnes tries to pull guard but Brennan holds him up against the cage and eventually Newnes drops back down to his feet.
Newnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brennan.
Newnes jumps guard but Brennan stands there with Newnes around his waist. Newnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Newnes stalling in the clinch but Brennan improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan prevents a body shot from Newnes.
Newnes looking to stall.
Newnes jumps guard but Brennan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Brennan.
Brennan wants a takedown.

Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brennan looking to control.

Brennan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Newnes.
Newnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brennan.
Newnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Brennan as Newnes shoots in.
Newnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Brennan scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newnes sprawls well. Newnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet.
Brennan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brennan as he avoids it easily.
Newnes is breathing heavily.
Brennan swats away the attempt to clinch by Newnes.
Brennan lands a glancing blow to the side of Newnes's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brennan closes the distance and clinches.
Newnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brennan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brennan.
Newnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newnes can't get the takedown.
Brennan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newnes is defending well.
Newnes is trying to pull guard but Brennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan wants to get back to striking at distance but Newnes won't allow it.

Brennan drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newnes trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.

Newnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brennan managing to control the position.

Brennan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan has control of Newnes's left arm, preventing Newnes from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Brennan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Brennan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Newnes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newnes checks the leg kick.
Newnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Brennan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Brennan rushes Newnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brennan is trying to pull guard but Newnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan stalling the fight.
Newnes is trying to break free.
Newnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Brennan has double underhooks.
Newnes is trying to pull guard but Brennan has him pressed against the cage.
Brennan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Newnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newnes tries to pull guard but Brennan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Brennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brennan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Brennan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brennan is working for takedown but Newnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newnes has had enough of the clinch but Brennan keeps him there for the moment.
Newnes is pressed up against the cage. Brennan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newnes down to the mat. Newnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newnes looks for a takedown but Brennan sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newnes blocks a leg kick.
Brennan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newnes's waist but Newnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brennan off to one side.
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!
Brennan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brennan somewhat.
Gary Brennan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newnes fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brennan.
Newnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Brennan. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to clinch there but Newnes circles away.
Newnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brennan pinned against the cage. Brennan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Brennan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brennan pinned against the cage. Brennan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brennan takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brennan blocking some punches.
Brennan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newnes prevents it.
Newnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brennan goes for a takedown attempt but Newnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brennan as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brennan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Brennan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Brennan's cut.
That's time! Newnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brennan shoots in but Newnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brennan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newnes fails to land the takedown.

Newnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brennan wants to get back to full guard.
Newnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Brennan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Newnes stands up and beckons Brennan to join him on the feet.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newnes as he avoids it easily.
Brennan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan throws a sloppy head kick and Newnes moves out of range easily.
Newnes misses the shot to the body.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig Newnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Brennan.
Brennan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brennan as he jumps to the side.
Newnes shoots in for a double leg but Brennan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brennan misses with a head kick.

Newnes closes the distance and clinches.
Brennan looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newnes can't get the takedown.
Newnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Brennan.

Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brennan is trying to control the position but Newnes postures up.
Newnes wants to stand but Brennan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brennan pulls Newnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Newnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newnes stops Brennan from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newnes stands up from Brennan's guard - Newnes perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Newnes with that takedown attempt.

Brennan clinches.

Brennan breaks the clinch.
Brennan fails with the takedown.
A head kick by Brennan misses
and Newnes counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brennan swivels and escapes.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
Newnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Brennan. No joy for Newnes on that attempt.

Brennan clinches with his opponent.

Brennan breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brennan throws a head kick but Newnes moves out of range.
Brennan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brennan somewhat.
Craig Newnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Brennan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brennan shoots for a takedown but Newnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Newnes.
Well Brennan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Brennan!