PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Kyden White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Macgregor
vs
White

170 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyden White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.

Macgregor dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White wants to get back to his feet but Macgregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macgregor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Macgregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macgregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
White keeping full guard, as Macgregor tries to pass.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macgregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Macgregor throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macgregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Macgregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macgregor is on top in guard.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
Macgregor controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some strikes from top position.
Macgregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
White looks gassed!
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
Macgregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four 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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgregor pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macgregor working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macgregor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Macgregor dominated that round.
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 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

White tries to sprawl but Macgregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Macgregor wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macgregor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White is trying to stand back up but Macgregor is controlling him
Macgregor throws a strike but White avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White is breathing heavily.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macgregor lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
White wants to stand and escape but Macgregor is having none of it.
Macgregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macgregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 looking to pass the guard.
Macgregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macgregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macgregor throwing strikes but missing.
Macgregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macgregor forces his way into half guard.
White is trying to stand up here but Macgregor is controlling him well.
Macgregor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Macgregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Macgregor is taking a breather. White 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.
Macgregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Macgregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White has hold of Macgregor's hands but Macgregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Macgregor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Macgregor dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Macgregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macgregor postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Macgregor is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macgregor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macgregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macgregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
White has momentary wrist control but Macgregor slips an elbow through the middle.
Macgregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Macgregor throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Macgregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macgregor scoring with some ground and pound.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Macgregor tries to pass.
Macgregor lands a couple of elbows.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macgregor works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Macgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gary Macgregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macgregor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macgregor trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Macgregor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kyden White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
Macgregor stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Macgregor advances to half guard.
Macgregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macgregor stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Macgregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macgregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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