PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis MacGregor looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Hanson
vs
MacGregor

151 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josef Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis MacGregor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

MacGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hanson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake MacGregor off. It looks like it's working - MacGregor slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hanson displaying calm under pressure there.

Hanson clinches up against the cage.

Hanson jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson is pulling down on MacGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGregor, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson working a defensive guard but MacGregor manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face as MacGregor controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGregor advances to mount.
Hanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGregor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanson tries to hold on but MacGregor postures up.
MacGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGregor looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

MacGregor goes for an armbar but Hanson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanson.
MacGregor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor trying to control but Hanson postures up.
MacGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGregor controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanson working the head and body with strikes.
MacGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Hanson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacGregor shoots for a takedown but Hanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanson is looking for a counter combo.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

MacGregor tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanson jumps guard but MacGregor stands there with Hanson around his waist. Hanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanson gets an underhook and turns MacGregor into the cage.

Hanson decides to pull guard.
We've been informed that MacGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacGregor is breathing heavily.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGregor trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
MacGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanson looking to control.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGregor can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson controls MacGregor momentarily but MacGregor frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Hanson. No joy for MacGregor on that attempt.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacGregor is looking to clinch.
Hanson misses with a hook. MacGregor ducked under it nicely.

Hanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanson jumps guard but MacGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor is trying to pull guard but Hanson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

MacGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - MacGregor circles away.

Hanson feints and as MacGregor raises his hands in defense, Hanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanson wanted to stand there but MacGregor had control of the position.
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.

Hanson moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.

Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGregor is aware though and is defending well.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing MacGregor from controlling successfully.
MacGregor stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGregor preventing the sweep.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Hanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

MacGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

MacGregor scores with a takedown into Hanson's guard.
MacGregor postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Josef Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson trying to strike off his back.
MacGregor trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson pulls MacGregor in close to prevent any damage.
MacGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson keeping full guard, as MacGregor tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hanson striking off his back but it's not causing MacGregor any problems.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanson wants to land a leg kick but MacGregor is out of range.
MacGregor takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
MacGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGregor off to one side.
Curtis MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hanson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson wants to stand up but MacGregor is controlling him.
MacGregor wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
MacGregor wants to stand and escape but instead Hanson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hanson is looking to stand up but MacGregor won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGregor wants to sweep here but Hanson controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacGregor wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanson lands in his opponent's guard.
MacGregor is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Curtis MacGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josef Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between MacGregor's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Hanson!