PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kesey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Puggles
vs
Kesey

193 cm
27
215 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

186 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Kesey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puggles tries to bum rush Kesey with a series of wild strikes but Kesey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kesey has Puggles up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesey tries to land knees in the clinch but Puggles avoids the damage to the body.
Kesey tries for a takedown but Puggles manages to get underhooks.
Kesey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Puggles.

Puggles jumps into guard, dragging Kesey to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kesey preventing the sweep.
Puggles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puggles tries to get out of the position.
Kesey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puggles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puggles is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kesey stands and steps away. Puggles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puggles swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kesey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesey misses with a knee to the head.
Kesey stalls.

Puggles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesey tests Puggles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kesey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puggles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puggles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puggles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puggles.
Nice defenses there by Puggles.
Kesey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puggles.
Puggles fails with the takedown.

Kesey clinches up against the cage.
Puggles is trying to break the clinch but Kesey is controlling him.
Puggles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Puggles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesey circles away quickly and effectively.
Kesey doesn't manage to clinch there - Puggles circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puggles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Puggles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kesey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kesey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kesey tries to clinch
and Puggles counters with a three punch combo that has Kesey backing up. Kesey nods at Puggles to acknowledge the strikes.
Puggles lands a two punch combo.
Kesey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puggles tries for a takedown but Kesey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Puggles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kesey, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kesey throws an elbow but misses.
Kesey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kesey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puggles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kesey doesn't manage to clinch there - Puggles circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Puggles darts in and clinches Kesey up against the cage.
Puggles goes for a takedown attempt but Kesey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puggles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puggles looks for a takedown but Kesey sprawls well.
Puggles fails to land with a series of punches.
Puggles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kesey is fending him off so far but Puggles persists. Nope, Kesey circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Puggles tenderised Kesey's leg. Kesey is trying to keep his angry face on.

Puggles has closed the distance and engaged Kesey in a clinch.
Puggles is trying to force a seperation but Kesey has the dominant position.
Puggles can't get the takedown.
Puggles blocks an elbow strike.
Kesey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puggles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Puggles takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like DJ Puggles has been cut.
Kesey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Puggles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Puggles manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesey is trying to get back to half guard.
Kesey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puggles's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey is looking to improve his position.
Puggles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kesey is not content to let Puggles control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kesey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kesey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Puggles!
Kesey punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kesey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puggles is looking to escape.
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 DJ Puggles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Puggles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kesey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ Puggles is winning the standup battle so far.
Puggles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kesey tries to clinch but Puggles moves out of range.
Kesey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kesey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kesey avoiding damage.
Puggles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Puggles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kesey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kesey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Puggles jumps guard but Kesey stands there with Puggles around his waist. Puggles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kesey wants to stall.

Kesey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Puggles is staying active underneath Kesey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesey thows a huge punch but Puggles dodges it nicely.
Puggles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kesey.
Puggles trying to control but Kesey postures up.
Kesey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puggles is not content to let Kesey control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kesey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puggles trying to control here.
Kesey scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kesey wants to work for an arm triangle but Puggles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kesey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kesey is thwarting Puggles's attempts to control the position.
Kesey is trying to control. Puggles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ken Kesey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puggles trying to control from the bottom.
Kesey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puggles keeps working.

Kesey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puggles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kesey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puggles defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Puggles kicks Kesey off and gets back to his feet.
Kesey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puggles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puggles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kesey is looking to clinch but Puggles is avoiding it.
Kesey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kesey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kesey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kesey forces Puggles back against the cage and clinches.
Kesey avoiding damage as Puggles throws knees to the body.
Puggles blocks an elbow strike.

Puggles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kesey is trying to keep an underhook but Puggles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kesey won't allow Puggles to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puggles is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kesey tries to roll over but Puggles keeps him under control.
Kesey is trying to stand up here but Puggles is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puggles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kesey wants to control but Puggles is keeping busy.
Kesey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puggles wants to take a breather but Kesey is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puggles works Kesey's body with a nice hook.
Kesey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puggles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Kesey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Puggles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kesey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puggles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kesey.
Puggles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puggles has had enough of the clinch but Kesey keeps him there for the moment.
Puggles scores with a hook to the body.
Puggles is trying to pull guard but Kesey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puggles taking a breather.
Puggles is trying to drag Kesey to the mat but Kesey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kesey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puggles wants to break free but Kesey has control.
Kesey controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Puggles.
Kesey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puggles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kesey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Puggles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Kesey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puggles fails with the takedown
and Kesey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puggles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kesey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puggles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puggles scores with a jab.
Kesey is looking to clinch.

Kesey tries to keep at a distance but Puggles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesey throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Puggles breaks from the clinch.
Puggles keeps the fight on the outside.

Puggles gets a clinch.
Puggles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kesey or not.
Puggles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesey after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puggles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kesey backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puggles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puggles fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kesey has picked Puggles up - he's going for a ride! Kesey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kesey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kesey trying to control from half guard but Puggles is working away.

Puggles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Puggles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Puggles blocks the low kick.
Puggles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Puggles throws a head kick that Kesey semi-blocks.
Puggles scores with the left hand. Kesey knows he should have avoided that one.
Kesey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puggles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Puggles closes the distance and pushes Kesey back into the cage.
Puggles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puggles breaks the clinch.
Puggles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesey circles away quickly and effectively.
Puggles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Puggles shoots in and drives through. Kesey sprawls well.

Kesey tries to keep at a distance but Puggles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puggles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Puggles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kesey wants to control from the top but Puggles keeps moving.
Puggles can't keep his opponent in guard - Kesey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kesey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kesey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesey wants to take a breather but Puggles is having none of it.
Kesey slips a nice elbow through Puggles's hands, connecting with Puggles's forehead.
Kesey is trying to control. Puggles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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 DJ Puggles.
I think Puggles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Puggles!
A very excited looking DJ Puggles 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.