PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soap Aandn (ranked 6107 p4p, 25070 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 455 p4p, 546 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Aandn
vs
McGregson

182 cm
22
150
1 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
153
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

EFC Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soap Aandn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGregson has Aandn up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aandn looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Aandn.

McGregson has Aandn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGregson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aandn tumbling to the mat - McGregson dives into Aandn's guard.
McGregson looking to pass the guard.
McGregson trying to control but Aandn is working from the bottom.

McGregson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aandn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aandn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregson is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson controlling from the top position.
McGregson tries to free his leg and advance position but Aandn is retaining full guard.
McGregson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McGregson is trying to get an arm triangle but Aandn is defending well.
McGregson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aandn keeps working.

McGregson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGregson tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregson wants to take a breather but Aandn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McGregson.
McGregson won't allow Aandn to sweep him here.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
Aandn looking to control.
McGregson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aandn trying to keep a closed guard but McGregson is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregson passes Aandn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGregson is stalling here. Aandn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGregson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aandn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on McGregson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aandn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGregson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aandn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

McGregson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aandn defends it well.

McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Aandn is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aandn is just riding it out for now. McGregson eventually gives up the hold.

McGregson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aandn is trying to maintain the position but McGregson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McGregson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGregson shoots for a takedown but Aandn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

McGregson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aandn working a defensive guard here.
Aandn wants to stand but McGregson is controlling the position.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
Aandn looking for a sweep. Not yet Aandn, not yet.
McGregson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aandn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aandn keeping moving, preventing McGregson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aandn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aandn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aandn wants to stand and escape but McGregson is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jack McGregson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregson is pushing down on Aandn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aandn is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregson is trying to control. Aandn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregson trying to mount his opponent but Aandn defends it.
McGregson is trying to control. Aandn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McGregson 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.
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGregson tries to pass to full mount but Aandn defends it.

That's two 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.

McGregson is working for a submission of some sort.
Aandn tries to get to full guard but McGregson has control of the leg.

McGregson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aandn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McGregson manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aandn tries to hold on but McGregson postures up.

McGregson looking for a guillotine from mount but Aandn is having none of it.

McGregson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aandn turns into him and now he's in McGregson's guard.
McGregson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McGregson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGregson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aandn preventing the sweep.

McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aandn passes into half guard.
Aandn passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGregson tries to control the position but Aandn now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
McGregson is trying to get back to his feet but Aandn has full control of the position and if anything, McGregson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McGregson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McGregson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aandn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGregson wants to control from the top but Aandn keeps moving.
McGregson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aandn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McGregson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aandn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aandn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aandn!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aandn off and has taken his back!
McGregson trying to control momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aandn showing good submission defense here.
Aandn prevents McGregson from getting a body triangle.

Aandn fending off the submission attempt from McGregson.

McGregson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aandn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McGregson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack McGregson!
In his post fight interview, Jack McGregson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.