PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Walt Roofer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

MacGregor
vs
Roofer

171 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Control Nutrition
啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walt Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

MacGregor rushes Roofer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacGregor lands a shot to the body.
Roofer is trying to maintain a safe position but MacGregor gets an underhook and turns Roofer into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacGregor.
Roofer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roofer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGregor pushes Roofer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.
MacGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor is struggling to control the position.
MacGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGregor slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from MacGregor.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGregor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osgar MacGregor.
MacGregor tries to clinch up.

MacGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roofer has MacGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGregor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGregor.
Roofer looks gassed!
Roofer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roofer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Roofer.
MacGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacGregor gets through Roofer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacGregor lands with a light punch inside.
MacGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a nice uppercut.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body.
MacGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from MacGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacGregor.
MacGregor leaning against his opponent.
MacGregor digs a right hand underneath Roofer's ribcage. Roofer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.
MacGregor is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor is struggling to control the position.
Roofer is trying to break the clinch but MacGregor is controlling him.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body.
MacGregor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roofer up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGregor leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osgar MacGregor.
MacGregor scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

MacGregor waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Roofer. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Roofer to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Roofer is rocked!

It looks like Walt Roofer has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roofer's guard.
MacGregor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor is looking to advance position but Roofer won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walt Roofer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacGregor moves in looking to clinch but Roofer pushes him off.

Roofer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacGregor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Roofer sits in half guard.
MacGregor is looking to get back to full guard here but Roofer has managed to pass to side control instead.
MacGregor tries to hold on but Roofer postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacGregor because Roofer loaded up on that one.
MacGregor looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Roofer misses with a head shot.
Roofer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGregor wants to control but Roofer is having none of it.
Roofer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roofer looking to control but MacGregor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roofer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacGregor tries to get out of the position.
MacGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Osgar MacGregor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer is having none of it.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Roofer avoids the punch easily.
MacGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGregor tries to clinch there but Roofer circles away.
Roofer keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor moves in looking to clinch but Roofer pushes him off.
MacGregor tries to clinch there but Roofer circles away.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer is having none of it.
MacGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacGregor wants to clinch.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer moves out of range.
MacGregor wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
MacGregor throws a right and a left that Roofer avoids nicely.
Roofer swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGregor.
Roofer throws a combination that misses
and MacGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Roofer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roofer swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGregor.

MacGregor rushes Roofer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
Roofer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacGregor pushes Roofer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Osgar MacGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roofer is breathing heavily.
MacGregor works on Roofer's body with a couple of short punches.
MacGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGregor lands a left hand.
MacGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacGregor lands with a light punch inside.
Roofer being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walt Roofer's cut.
That's time! MacGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roofer fails with the takedown.
Roofer circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacGregor misses with a low kick.
MacGregor wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
MacGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer is having none of it.
MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacGregor is looking to clinch but Roofer is avoiding it.
MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roofer thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and MacGregor moves out of range easily.
Roofer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacGregor looks to land a right hand but Roofer moved out of range.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
Roofer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacGregor is looking to clinch but Roofer is avoiding it.
MacGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roofer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGregor as he avoids it easily.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Roofer.
Roofer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roofer is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer tries a low kick but MacGregor avoids it.
MacGregor lands a right hook to the body.
MacGregor looks to land a body kick but Roofer moved away.
MacGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roofer at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor tries to clinch up.
MacGregor moves in looking to clinch but Roofer pushes him off.
MacGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roofer can do to turn this around?
MacGregor throws a leg kick but Roofer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roofer slips under a jab.
Roofer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacGregor swivels and escapes.
Osgar MacGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor is working Roofer over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a right hand.
MacGregor is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from MacGregor.
MacGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor is struggling to control the position.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGregor lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
MacGregor effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osgar MacGregor.
MacGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Walt Roofer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacGregor wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
MacGregor moves in looking to clinch but Roofer pushes him off.

Roofer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roofer is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roofer stops MacGregor from getting back to his feet.
MacGregor controlling the position well.

Roofer wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roofer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor wants to get back to full guard.

Roofer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roofer misses with a double jab.
MacGregor swinging wildly here.
Roofer keeps the fight on the outside.
Roofer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roofer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGregor throws out the jab.
MacGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Roofer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacGregor pinned against the cage. MacGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor punishes Roofer's body with a nice straight punch.
MacGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roofer.

MacGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
MacGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roofer has MacGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacGregor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacGregor lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
A short uppercut from MacGregor.
A bit of stalling here from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGregor lands a body punch.
MacGregor leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacGregor gets through Roofer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacGregor lands a body punch.
A short left from MacGregor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGregor is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, MacGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacGregor lands a nice uppercut.
MacGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGregor leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor had his way with Walt Roofer in that round.
The cut man is working on Walt Roofer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacGregor wants to clinch.
MacGregor tries to clinch but Roofer moves out of range.

Roofer tries to keep at a distance but MacGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from MacGregor.
Come on MacGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roofer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roofer fails to pull guard.
MacGregor pushes Roofer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roofer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short left from MacGregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor is pushing Roofer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roofer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Roofer.
MacGregor lands with a right to the head.
MacGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
Roofer has MacGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacGregor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roofer up against the cage.
Nice body punch from MacGregor - that landed with a thud.
MacGregor stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from MacGregor on the inside.
Come on MacGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osgar MacGregor.
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roofer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roofer shoots and misses
and MacGregor counters with a series of strikes. Roofer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roofer is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGregor finish him?
MacGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roofer counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roofer seems to have recovered his senses.
MacGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roofer fails with the takedown
and MacGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!

MacGregor rushes Roofer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from MacGregor.
A short body shot lands from MacGregor as the two fighters clinch.
MacGregor effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roofers head.
MacGregor digs a right hand underneath Roofer's ribcage. Roofer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from MacGregor.
A short left from MacGregor.
MacGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGregor is stalling here.
MacGregor lands an uppercut.
MacGregor lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGregor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacGregor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roofer letting MacGregor take a breather here.
Roofer is trying to force a seperation but MacGregor has the dominant position.
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor leaning against his opponent.
MacGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from MacGregor.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacGregor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walt Roofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGregor lands a right hand.
MacGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:42
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:42
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
Osgar MacGregor is the new featherweight champion!