PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes into the arena with Scotland The Brave (Leonidas) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacGregor
vs
Solovyev

171 cm
31
153 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

171 cm
30
157 lbs
27 - 6 - 2

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev thows a body shot but no joy.
MacGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solovyev counters with a left to the body.
MacGregor misses the body punch
and Solovyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGregor.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacGregor.
MacGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from MacGregor.
MacGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solovyev.
MacGregor sizes up Solovyev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Solovyev throws a sloppy head kick and MacGregor moves out of range easily.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solovyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solovyev tries to clinch but MacGregor is having none of it.
Solovyev throws a chopping leg kick but MacGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacGregor scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
Solovyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
Solovyev swinging wildly here.
MacGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Solovyev blocks the low kick.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
MacGregor misses with a body punch
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Solovyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solovyev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solovyev checks it well.
Solovyev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev throws a combination that misses
and MacGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacGregor. That's going to slow Solovyev down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solovyev moves into the clinch.
MacGregor blocks a body shot from Solovyev.
MacGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solovyev's elbow.

Solovyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solovyev misses with a kick to the body
and MacGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Solovyev backing up. Solovyev nods at MacGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
MacGregor cracks a nice hook into Solovyev's ribs.
Solovyev misses with a two punch combination.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Solovyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Solovyev misses with the head strike.
MacGregor prevents a body shot from Solovyev.
MacGregor misses with some punches.
MacGregor is trying to break the clinch but Solovyev has him pressed against the cage.

MacGregor decides to pull guard.
MacGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MacGregor wants to control the position but Solovyev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor trying to control here.
Solovyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGregor keeps working.
MacGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Solovyev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGregor is looking for a sweep. Solovyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solovyev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Solovyev.
Solovyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solovyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
MacGregor throws a shot to the body.
Solovyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacGregor circles away quickly and effectively.

Solovyev gets a clinch.
MacGregor is trying to push Solovyev away but Solovyev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacGregor tries to stall but Solovyev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGregor is trying to break free.
Solovyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Solovyev struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGregor controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solovyev lands a shot to the body.
MacGregor misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev tries to work over MacGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

MacGregor successfully pulls guard.

MacGregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solovyev escapes and throws MacGregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Solovyev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MacGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solovyev.
Nice defenses there by Solovyev.
MacGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Solovyev's head back.
MacGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solovyev throws a sloppy head kick and MacGregor moves out of range easily.
Solovyev wants to clinch up but MacGregor keeps it at a distance.
MacGregor slips a jab from Solovyev.
MacGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solovyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacGregor misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev loads up on a big right hand but MacGregor slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a front kick aimed at Solovyev's knee but Solovyev avoids it well.
MacGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from MacGregor misses.
Solovyev scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacGregor's head.
Solovyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
MacGregor connects with a leg kick. Solovyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
MacGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by MacGregor.
Crunch! Solovyev slams his shin into MacGregor's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solovyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Solovyev moves out of range of the body kick from MacGregor.
MacGregor throws the kick towards the body but Solovyev avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
Solovyev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. MacGregor saw that one coming.
A jab from Solovyev misses.
MacGregor is looking to slow Solovyev down with leg kicks.
Solovyev throws a front kick aimed at MacGregor's knee but MacGregor avoids it well.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Solovyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacGregor.
Solovyev wants to clinch up but MacGregor keeps it at a distance.
Solovyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Solovyev blocks the body kick.
MacGregor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Solovyev's head.
Crunch! Solovyev slams his shin into MacGregor's torso.
Solovyev throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solovyev sprawls well. Solovyev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Solovyev counters with an inside leg kick.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Solovyev sizes up MacGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solovyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solovyev tries to clinch there but MacGregor circles away.
Solovyev throws a right hand that MacGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGregor also avoids with ease.
Solovyev is looking to score with low kicks.
MacGregor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Solovyev misses

and MacGregor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Solovyev's guard.
Solovyev wants to get back to his feet but MacGregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Solovyev, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solovyev wants to stand and escape but MacGregor is having none of it.
Solovyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solovyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGregor.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Solovyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGregor working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solovyev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Solovyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacGregor fails to land the takedown.
MacGregor misses with a hook. Solovyev ducked under it nicely.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from MacGregor.
Solovyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Solovyev. Beautiful body shot.
MacGregor moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
Solovyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev tries to clinch but MacGregor moves out of range.
MacGregor slips under a jab from Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacGregor takes one to the side of the head.

MacGregor is rocked!
Solovyev feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending MacGregor crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Solovyev!
A relieved looking Vladimir Solovyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.