PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Macgregor
vs
DuBrul

170 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macgregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and DuBrul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macgregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting DuBrul counter with a right hand.
DuBrul with a lazy takedown attempt

and Macgregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macgregor.
Macgregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DuBrul keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.

DuBrul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DuBrul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Macgregor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DuBrul's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuBrul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
Macgregor is in close to DuBrul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBrul manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macgregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DuBrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

DuBrul working for a submission but Macgregor is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul landing shots from mount.
Macgregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macgregor wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
DuBrul is trying to stick to Macgregor's back but Macgregor is turning into DuBrul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DuBrul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macgregor.

DuBrul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macgregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macgregor is in close to DuBrul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macgregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macgregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DuBrul's head.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul is trying to control the position but Macgregor postures up.
DuBrul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

DuBrul has his foot on Macgregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macgregor works his way back into a safe position though.
DuBrul looks gassed!
Macgregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Macgregor pushing down on DuBrul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macgregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Macgregor lands strikes from half guard.
Macgregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macgregor trying to pass the guard but DuBrul defending well.
Macgregor working over DuBrul with some ground and pound. DuBrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Macgregor.
DuBrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor.
DuBrul trying to control here.

DuBrul looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Macgregor.
Macgregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DuBrul on the ground.
Macgregor working over DuBrul with some ground and pound. DuBrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but DuBrul is defending well.
Macgregor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macgregor throwing shots but DuBrul is blocking nicely.
Macgregor working the head and body with strikes.
Macgregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuBrul keeps working.
DuBrul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macgregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
DuBrul keeping control of the position.
Macgregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DuBrul is looking for a sweep. Macgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DuBrul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macgregor tries for a takedown but DuBrul circles away easily
and DuBrul counters with a nice body shot.

Macgregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DuBrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.

DuBrul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macgregor has passed into half guard!
Macgregor trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DuBrul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor looking to pass the guard.
DuBrul is trying to control the position but Macgregor postures up.
Macgregor wants to control from the top but DuBrul keeps moving.
DuBrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macgregor is one step ahead there.

Macgregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DuBrul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macgregor has DuBrul in his guard.
Macgregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two 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.

Macgregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DuBrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DuBrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Macgregor is looking for a triangle but DuBrul pushes his legs off easily.
DuBrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DuBrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

DuBrul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DuBrul slaps away a takedown attempt from Macgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macgregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and DuBrul counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from DuBrul does no damage.

DuBrul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macgregor tries to escape but DuBrul is in control.

DuBrul tries for a kimura but Macgregor is defending well.
DuBrul trying to control the action but Macgregor is working from the bottom.
DuBrul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Macgregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite DuBrul's best efforts.
Macgregor wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macgregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DuBrul pulls his head out easily.
Macgregor is looking for a sweep. DuBrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macgregor is working hard here to advance position.

DuBrul seems to be working for a kimura but Macgregor defends the submission attempt.
DuBrul moves into full mount! Macgregor won't be happy about that!
Macgregor is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson DuBrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Macgregor shoots and misses
and DuBrul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macgregor throws a left and a right that both miss

and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown. Macgregor fights it but they end up in guard.
DuBrul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DuBrul slips nicely into half guard.
DuBrul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DuBrul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Macgregor is defending against the submission attempts here by DuBrul.
Macgregor is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul works his foot free and advances to mount.
Macgregor tries to hold on but DuBrul postures up.
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.
DuBrul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macgregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Macgregor is just holding on here. DuBrul manages to take his back.
DuBrul doesn't have the hooks in and Macgregor manages to turn into his guard.

DuBrul has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Macgregor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, DuBrul has tightened it up now! Macgregor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxson DuBrul!