PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roz McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roz McGregor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liu Bei's chin.

McGregor
vs
Bei

190 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roz McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Bei!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bei.
Bei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bei with a nice cross.
Bei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Bei lands a nice hook to McGregor's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bei digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Bei avoids nicely.
Bei throws a big shot that misses.
Bei lands a nice shot that snaps McGregor's head back.
Bei misses the shot to the body.
Liu Bei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bei sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bei takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
Bei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bei.
Bei misses with a looping right.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Bei.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Bei misses with a body shot.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Bei's torso.
Bei looks gassed!
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Bei.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

McGregor clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bei's brow.
McGregor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roz McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liu Bei.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.
Bei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Bei in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Bei in his tracks for a moment.
Bei looking for a takedown.
Bei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Bei takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGregor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Bei.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Bei blocks it.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Bei shrugs off.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bei tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
McGregor lands an elbow just above Bei 's eye.
McGregor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Bei blocks it.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
Bei blocks an elbow strike from McGregor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor taking a breather.
Bei blocks an elbow strike.
Bei blocks an elbow strike from McGregor.
Bei avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregor.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bei.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Bei.
Bei blocks the elbow strike.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Bei gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
Bei avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
McGregor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bei looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bei.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bei lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGregor forces Bei back against the cage and clinches.
Bei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roz McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGregor pushes Bei away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Bei.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bei shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bei lands a slapping body shot.
Bei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor swings for the body but Bei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Bei feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Bei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGregor is looking for a triangle but Bei pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bei landing some decent shots from guard.
Bei is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor is looking for a triangle but Bei pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
Bei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bei cracks McGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bei misses with a body punch

and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.

Bei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bei lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bei looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Bei scores with a body shot.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bei.
Bei takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Liu Bei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bei.
Bei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bei was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Bei coming out on top.
Bei connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bei doesn't seem phased though.
Roz McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bei misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bei wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a nice body kick.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Bei looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bei. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bei misses the shot to the body.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Bei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bei shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Bei avoids nicely.
McGregor scores with a kick to the body.
Bei throws a sloppy body shot

and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Bei shrugs off.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roz McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liu Bei.
McGregor landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
Bei tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bei takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGregor with a knee to the head.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Bei in his tracks for a moment.
Bei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Bei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roz McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Bei's front leg but catches the back leg as Bei tries to avoid it.
McGregor takes one on the button.
Bei throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Bei darts in trying to clinch
and McGregor counters with a good, hard body kick but Bei shrugs it off.
Bei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Bei.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGregor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.
Bei blocks the elbow strike.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for McGregor to work.
Bei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
McGregor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Bei has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Bei gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

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

Bei got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bei has managed to get both his arms back between McGregor's legs - danger averted.
Bei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bei with a nice head shot there.

McGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bei working some strikes from top position.
Liu Bei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor is working an open guard so Bei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bei throws out the jab.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Bei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bei misses with a looping left.
Bei misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Bei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Bei catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bei.
Bei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bei up against the cage.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bei's defenses.
McGregor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Bei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGregor.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.
McGregor pushes off an throws an elbow but Bei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGregor is looking to control Bei's arms but Bei gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the cage.
Bei tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Bei can't get the takedown.
Roz McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liu Bei.
McGregor pushes off an throws an elbow but Bei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bei tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Bei drops back down to his feet.
McGregor lands an elbow that stopped Bei in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor stalling.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Bei blocks it.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bei is defending well for now.
Bei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bei.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bei misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bei lands with a right to the head.
McGregor prevents Bei from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bei.
Bei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roz McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bei misses with a punch on the inside.
Bei goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Bei misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roz McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roz McGregor!