PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Revazi Mindorashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Revazi Mindorashvili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Macgregor's chin.

Mindorashvili
vs
Macgregor

173 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Revazi Mindorashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Macgregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macgregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mindorashvili counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macgregor won't be happy with that.
Macgregor sneaks back into half guard.
Mindorashvili has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Macgregor works to full guard.
Macgregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgregor is trying to keep Mindorashvili in close.
Macgregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macgregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Macgregor, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macgregor can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili wants to control from the top but Macgregor keeps moving.
Macgregor wants to sweep but no luck.

Revazi Mindorashvili has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mindorashvili closes the distance and clinches up with Macgregor, looking for a takedown. Mindorashvili pushes Macgregor against the cage but Macgregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Macgregor.
Macgregor misses with a takedown

and Mindorashvili counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macgregor's guard now.
Mindorashvili controlling from the top position.
Macgregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mindorashvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mindorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macgregor is on top in guard.
Mindorashvili keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.

Mindorashvili pushes Macgregor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Macgregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mindorashvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Macgregor misses with a takedown attempt

and Mindorashvili counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mindorashvili.
Revazi Mindorashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Macgregor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mindorashvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macgregor.
Mindorashvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Macgregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mindorashvili tries to pull guard but Macgregor won't allow it.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macgregor has hold of one of Mindorashvili's legs. Mindorashvili is fighting the takedown attempt but Macgregor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Macgregor looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili looking to control.
Mindorashvili wants to sweep but no luck.
Mindorashvili is trying to control the position but Macgregor postures up.
Macgregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mindorashvili's head.
Macgregor throwing strikes but missing.
Mindorashvili wants to stand but Macgregor is controlling the position.
Mindorashvili being controlled here, momentarily.
Macgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mindorashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macgregor connects with a couple of short punches.
Macgregor throwing strikes but missing.
Macgregor with a nice head shot there.

Macgregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mindorashvili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macgregor has managed to get both his arms back between Mindorashvili's legs - danger averted.
Macgregor is pushing down on Mindorashvili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mindorashvili is fighting to maintain full guard but Macgregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macgregor passes to side control.
Macgregor working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Macgregor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mindorashvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macgregor.

Macgregor looking to score a takedown here. Mindorashvili is defending well but Macgregor drives through and ends up in Mindorashvili's guard.
Mindorashvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mindorashvili has momentary wrist control but Macgregor slips an elbow through the middle.
Revazi Mindorashvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macgregor throwing strikes but missing.
Mindorashvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mindorashvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macgregor is one step ahead there.
Macgregor lands a couple of digs.
Macgregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macgregor stopping the sweep attempt from Mindorashvili.
Macgregor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Macgregor cracks Mindorashvili with a big elbow.
Macgregor wants to control but Mindorashvili is keeping him busy.
Mindorashvili is trying to get back to half guard.
Macgregor misses with the ground and pound.
Mindorashvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macgregor's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is not content to let Macgregor control the position.
Mindorashvili wants to sweep but Macgregor has passed to side control!
Mindorashvili bucks up and tries to throw Macgregor off but instead Macgregor has got his back!
Macgregor doesn't have the hooks in and Mindorashvili manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macgregor wants to get back to his feet but Mindorashvili is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macgregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Macgregor, not yet.
Macgregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor trying to control from half guard but Mindorashvili is working away.

Macgregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mindorashvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macgregor.
Mindorashvili is trying to stand back up but Macgregor is controlling him
Mindorashvili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mindorashvili.
Macgregor looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macgregor distracts Mindorashvili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macgregor is working Mindorashvili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macgregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mindorashvili's head.
Mindorashvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mindorashvili's head.
Macgregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mindorashvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mindorashvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Mindorashvili, not yet.
Mindorashvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macgregor is controlling him.
Mindorashvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Macgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Macgregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mindorashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Macgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mindorashvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macgregor on the ground.
Mindorashvili is looking to control Macgregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mindorashvili avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Macgregor connects with a nice short shot to Mindorashvili's temple.
Mindorashvili is looking for a sweep. Macgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macgregor lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mindorashvili is in trouble now - Macgregor has advanced to mount!
Mindorashvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mindorashvili taking shots to the head.
Macgregor raining down shots from the mount!
Mindorashvili tries to hold on but Macgregor pushes him away.
Macgregor landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Mindorashvili that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Macgregor wants to control the pace but Mindorashvili is squirming around nicely.
Mindorashvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Macgregor.
Mindorashvili is working to get back to half guard.
Macgregor looking to control but Mindorashvili is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Macgregor scoring with strikes but Mindorashvili is staying in there.
Macgregor is landing with some decent strikes but Mindorashvili is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Macgregor controlling from the full mount.
Macgregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Macgregor dominating with strikes here.
Mindorashvili is in a horrible position here. Macgregor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Macgregor controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Macgregor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Macgregor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mindorashvili wants to hold on but Macgregor pushes him away.
Macgregor with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Macgregor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macgregor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mindorashvili can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Revazi Mindorashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Macgregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macgregor dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Macgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macgregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29

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