PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armbar Americana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor has chosen Scotland The Brave (Leonidas) as his entrance music. Osgar MacGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Americana
vs
MacGregor

169 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Control Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armbar Americana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osgar MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
MacGregor staying out of range there.

Americana tries to keep at a distance but MacGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacGregor lands a body shot.
MacGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Americanas head.
MacGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Americanas head.
MacGregor lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Americana's efforts to push away.
MacGregor pushes Americana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Americana up against the cage.
Americana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Americana being controlled against the cage.
Americana is trying to break the clinch but MacGregor is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from MacGregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor stalling in the clinch.
Americana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Americana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a body shot.
MacGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.
Americana looking to stall.
MacGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
MacGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Americana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Americana's guard.

Americana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Americana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGregor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americana tries to roll over but MacGregor keeps him under control.
MacGregor trying to control the pace.

Americana actively working from the bottom here.
Americana wants to improve his position but MacGregor is controlling well.
Americana wants to control but MacGregor is keeping busy.

Americana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
Americana is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Americana tries to keep at a distance but MacGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Americana taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.
Americana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from MacGregor.
MacGregor gets through Americana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacGregor digs a right hand into Americana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Americana's gas tank.
MacGregor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Americana is looking to control MacGregor's arms but MacGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Americana has his back to the cage.
MacGregor lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from MacGregor - that landed with a thud.
MacGregor stalling against the cage.
MacGregor continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
MacGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Americana.
MacGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
MacGregor has Americana pressed against the cage.
MacGregor lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGregor.
Americana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armbar Americana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGregor lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGregor.
Americana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from MacGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

MacGregor misses with a two punch combination.

MacGregor pushes Americana up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGregor has Americana pressed against the cage, preventing Americana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacGregor is leaning against Americana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGregor misses with some punches.
MacGregor digs a right hand underneath Americana's ribcage. Americana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Americana tries to pull guard but MacGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Americana drops back down to his feet.
MacGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGregor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
MacGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGregor.
MacGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Americana successfully pulls guard.

Americana working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacGregor has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacGregor is taking a breather. Americana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Americana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
MacGregor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Americana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
MacGregor content to control rather than advance.

Americana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Americana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
MacGregor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
MacGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
Americana regains half guard.

Americana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGregor is taking a breather. Americana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor prevents Americana from improving his position.
MacGregor tries to pass to full mount but Americana defends it.

Americana looking for submissions off his back.

Americana looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and MacGregor pushes past his half guard into mount!
MacGregor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Americana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Americana is trying to escape the mount.
MacGregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Americana is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGregor controlling his opponent.
MacGregor prevents Americana from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar MacGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Americana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Americana wants to clinch

and MacGregor counters by moving into the clinch.
MacGregor lands with a left to the head.
MacGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
MacGregor lands a body shot.
MacGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from MacGregor on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGregor.
MacGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Americana backwards.
A short body shot lands from MacGregor as the two fighters clinch.

Americana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Americana is keeping the position for now.

Americana looking for a guillotine here but MacGregor defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacGregor controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Americana looking for a guillotine here but MacGregor defends easily.
MacGregor wants to get up but he can't break Americana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.

Americana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Americana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGregor defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Americana is retaining full guard.
MacGregor forces his way into half guard.
Americana is trying to maintain the position but MacGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Americana is looking to improve his position.

Americana actively working from the bottom here.
MacGregor wants to stand but Americana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MacGregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Americana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
MacGregor stalling.
Americana is looking for a sweep. MacGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armbar Americana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

MacGregor has managed to clinch.
Americana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacGregor smiles and moves away.
Americana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGregor defends it nicely.
MacGregor scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americana closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacGregor circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armbar Americana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Americana shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense.
MacGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Americana throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGregor.
Americana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Americana closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacGregor counters with a two punch combo.
MacGregor jabs at Americana's body.

MacGregor gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacGregor 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!