PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

MacGregor
vs
Taalasmaa

171 cm
27
162 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

170 cm
29
160 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

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ADCC Champion
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taalasmaa is looking to slow MacGregor down with leg kicks.
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
MacGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taalasmaa throws a front kick that sends MacGregor stumbling back into the cage.
MacGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - MacGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook
and MacGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGregor tries to work over Taalasmaa's front leg with a kick but Taalasmaa checks it.
MacGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Taalasmaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from MacGregor misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a head shot.
MacGregor leaves Taalasmaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taalasmaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of MacGregor's head but MacGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taalasmaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGregor.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Taalasmaa as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacGregor, right into the meat.
MacGregor throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but MacGregor avoids the punch easily.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by MacGregor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from MacGregor.
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!
MacGregor misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taalasmaa.
MacGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and MacGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacGregor misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacGregor counters with a big head kick but Taalasmaa shrugs it off.
No joy there for Taalasmaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from MacGregor is predictable there
and Taalasmaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
MacGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
MacGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taalasmaa throws a good cross that connects.
Taalasmaa wants to slow MacGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taalasmaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacGregor digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick
and MacGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacGregor misses with a leg kick.

Taalasmaa rushes MacGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from MacGregor.
MacGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacGregor has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa prevents MacGregor from breaking the clinch.
Taalasmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Taalasmaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa presses MacGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taalasmaa is trying to force a seperation but MacGregor has the dominant position.
Taalasmaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacGregor prevents it.
Taalasmaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.

MacGregor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Osgar MacGregor will probably get the nod.
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.

MacGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osgar MacGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGregor thows a leg kick but Taalasmaa checks it
and Taalasmaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taalasmaa lands a leg kick that knocks MacGregor off balance momentarily.
MacGregor throws a front kick aimed at Taalasmaa's knee but Taalasmaa avoids it well.
MacGregor throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
MacGregor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taalasmaa moves away from the strike by MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Taalasmaa throws a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taalasmaa connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taalasmaa is defended easily by MacGregor.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
MacGregor throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacGregor throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
MacGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Taalasmaa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a leg kick
enabling MacGregor to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa wants to control but MacGregor is keeping him busy.
MacGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taalasmaa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGregor is working hard here to advance position.
MacGregor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but MacGregor keeps him under control.

Taalasmaa actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor is trying to control the action in half guard but Taalasmaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Taalasmaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGregor pulls his head out easily.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but MacGregor keeps him under control.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGregor won't allow Taalasmaa to sweep him here.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Taalasmaa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacGregor has passed into half guard!
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

MacGregor loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a body kick the misses
and MacGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Good work by MacGregor as he checks the leg kick.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from MacGregor.
MacGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from MacGregor.

Taalasmaa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGregor sprawls well initially but Taalasmaa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacGregor is staying active underneath Taalasmaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa postures up in MacGregor's guard and throws a big left but MacGregor blocks it.
Taalasmaa trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taalasmaa trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
MacGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa is in close to MacGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taalasmaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGregor pulls Taalasmaa in close to prevent any damage.

MacGregor working for a triangle but Taalasmaa defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
MacGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Taalasmaa is proving a slippery customer.
Taalasmaa pushes down on MacGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGregor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa throws a strike but MacGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Taalasmaa has his foot on MacGregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGregor works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Taalasmaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Taalasmaa has wrist control.

Taalasmaa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGregor passes into half guard.
MacGregor winds up and cracks Taalasmaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
MacGregor is thwarting Taalasmaa's attempts to control the position.
MacGregor trying to control the action but Taalasmaa is working from the bottom.
MacGregor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but MacGregor keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taalasmaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!