PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacGregor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Sven S Svensson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

MacGregor
vs
S Svensson

171 cm
29
161 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven S Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sven S Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
MacGregor throws a leg kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson jabs at MacGregor's body.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
MacGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.

MacGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent MacGregor getting side control.
Svensson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson moves into full guard.
MacGregor throws an elbow that misses. Svensson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacGregor's guard. Nice move by Svensson!

Svensson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacGregor, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but MacGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. MacGregor saw that one coming.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. MacGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
MacGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svensson checks it well.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and MacGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGregor is fighting to break Svensson's control of his arms but Svensson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controls MacGregor momentarily but MacGregor frees himself.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sven S Svensson.
Svensson throws a jab when MacGregor was well out of range.
MacGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson jabs MacGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses

and MacGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacGregor tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.

MacGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor moves into full guard.
MacGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svensson trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacGregor's guard.

MacGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break MacGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from MacGregor.

MacGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Svensson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svensson wants to stand but MacGregor is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGregor tries to score with a low kick but Svensson moves his leg out of the way.
Svensson throws a low kick but MacGregor moves out of range easily.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Svensson.
MacGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from MacGregor.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with an outside leg kick.

Svensson gets a clinch.
MacGregor blocks an elbow strike.
Svensson misses with a knee to the head.
MacGregor is working Svensson over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson working MacGregor over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries a body shot but MacGregor blocks it.
MacGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacGregor lands a nice uppercut.

MacGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Svensson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGregor's head.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks MacGregor off balance momentarily.
MacGregor moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGregor walks into a left hand.
Svensson swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svensson throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
Svensson swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacGregor. That's going to slow Svensson down.
MacGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacGregor misses with a right hand
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svensson takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
MacGregor is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson avoids a kick to the body.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
Svensson blocks a low kick nicely.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. MacGregor moves away and avoids it.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacGregor slips a jab from Svensson.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but MacGregor ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Svensson lands.
MacGregor is looking to land body kicks.
MacGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Svensson misses with a left hand
and MacGregor counters with a head kick. That will keep Svensson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svensson thows a leg kick but MacGregor checks it
and MacGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
MacGregor defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
MacGregor lands a jab to Svensson's midsection.
Svensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of MacGregor's head but MacGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svensson tries to score with a low kick but MacGregor moves his leg out of the way.
MacGregor cracks Svensson with a good jab.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Sven S Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Svensson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson missing with a left hand there. MacGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacGregor slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Osgar MacGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Svensson checks a leg kick.
Svensson closes the distance but MacGregor moves to the side
and MacGregor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacGregor throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
MacGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from MacGregor misses.
MacGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svensson swivels and escapes.
Svensson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson avoids the body shot from MacGregor.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from MacGregor.
Svensson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacGregor.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
MacGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Svensson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGregor throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
MacGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson throws a leg kick but MacGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Svensson misses with the combination.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for MacGregor on that attempt.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
MacGregor avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Some bone on bone action there as MacGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacGregor.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
MacGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
Svensson tries to bum rush MacGregor with a series of wild strikes but MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osgar MacGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Svensson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Svensson walks into a left hand.
MacGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
A jab from MacGregor does it's job there.
Svensson works MacGregor's body with a nice hook.
Svensson needs to keep his hands up - MacGregor had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson jabs MacGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sven S Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. MacGregor moves away and avoids it.
MacGregor lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses MacGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as MacGregor tries to avoid it.
MacGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and MacGregor settles back down.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks MacGregor off balance momentarily.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGregor 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.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped MacGregor's head back.
MacGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Svensson off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osgar MacGregor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven S Svensson!
A very excited looking Sven S Svensson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.