PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kron McGregor (ranked 4845 p4p, 23517 weight class) and Bru Swain (ranked 467 p4p, 523 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bru Swain enters the ring!

McGregor
vs
Swain

179 cm
25
153
6 - 5 - 3

189 cm
26
210
2 - 2 - 1

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Hawaii Nutrition
Ajax Cloth

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bru Swain!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain throws a counter combo.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain works the jab nicely.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain is looking for the big counter here.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Swain misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
Swain misses the body punch
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Swain tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swain checks a leg kick.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swain lands a jab-cross combination.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Swain blocks it.
Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain 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.
Swain works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Swain throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Swain only half commits.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Swain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swain backs up against the ropes.
Swain blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Swain.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swain throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bru Swain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Swain there.
Swain moves out of range of the strikes.
Swain throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain misses with a wild combination.
Swain throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Swain.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor tries to clinch but Swain moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Swain throws a leg kick that misses.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swain.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Swain misses its intended target.
McGregor swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain avoids a kick to the body.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Swain is predictable there

and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGregor.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Swain throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Swain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swain scrambles back to his feet.
Swain pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Swain settles back down.
It appears McGregor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain 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.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Swain.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain throws a leg kick

and McGregor counters by clinching up.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swain can pounce on him.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Swain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swain throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Swain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Swain misses.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
A head kick misses from Swain.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Swain unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

McGregor has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McGregor breaks the clinch.
Swain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain slips under a jab.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Swain 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.
Swain scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor slips under a jab from Swain.
As Swain tries to get set, McGregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Swain manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor misses with a low kick as Swain jumps back.
Swain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swain.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Swain. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Swain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.

McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Swain's knee but Swain avoids it well.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain misses the shot to the body.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.

McGregor has Swain up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain blocks a jab.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Swain.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Swain looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 38:39
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 37:39

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bru Swain!
Bru Swain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.